Separate in Japanese

"separate" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.

別々

betsubetsu

別separate, branch off+々not in this dictionary

4 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "separate". The most common choice is shown first.

別

Top pick

separate, branch off, diverge, fork, another, extra, specially

Reading: betsu

7 strokes

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Where it comes from

Composed of sword and separate. Dividing with sword.

What it carries

Separation, distinction, special. Represents division and difference.

Related kanji for "separate"

隔

separate

kaku

Composed of hill and phonetic. Separating by hill.

Details →割

separate

katsu

Composed of harm and sword. Dividing with sword.

Details →阻

separate from(also: thwart, prevent, obstruct)

so · beautiful

Composed of hill and moreover. Blocking with hill.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for separate?

The most common kanji for "separate" is 別, read as betsu. It means separate, branch off, diverge. Related kanji: 隔 (separate), 割 (separate), 阻 (separate from).

How many strokes does 別 have?

別 has 7 strokes.