別
separate · branch off · diverge · fork · another · extra · specially
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of sword and separate. Dividing with sword.
Symbolism
Separation, distinction, special. Represents division and difference.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
千差万別
せんさばんべつ
an infinite variety of; multifarious; being extremely varied and wide-ranging; an infinite variety of
個々別々
ここべつべつ
each one separately; each one separately
愛別離苦
あいべつりく
the pain of separation from loved ones; the pain of separation from loved ones
思慮分別
しりょふんべつ
discreet and well-advised judgment; wise and mature judgment; making judgment with prudence; discreet and well-advised judgment
教外別伝
きょうげべつでん
Buddhist revelation through intuitive discernment; spiritual awakening cannot be experienced with words and letters; spiritual enlightenment can be attained only by means of communion of mind with mind; Buddhist revelation through intuitive discernment
Poetry
これやこの 行くも帰るも 別れては 知るも知らぬも あふ坂の関
Poem #10 from Hyakunin Isshu
立ち別れ いなばの山の 峰に生ふる まつとし聞かば 今帰り来む
Poem #16 from Hyakunin Isshu
ありあけの つれなく見えし 別れより 暁ばかり 憂きものはなし
Poem #30 from Hyakunin Isshu