Word details
分
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 分.
Dictionary
Entry
1
Common noun; Noun, used as a suffix
part; portion; share
Examples
これが君の分のケーキだよ。
Here is your share of the cake.
この品の税金分はむこうでお支払い下さい。
Please pay the tax on the items over there.
2
Noun, used as a suffix
amount; worth (as in "two days' worth"); enough (for)
Examples
あなたは家賃の三ヶ月分を資金として払わなければならない。
You are required to provide three months' rent in deposit.
3
Common noun
one's means; one's place; one's lot; one's social position
4
Common noun
one's duty; one's part
5
Common noun
condition; state (of affairs); extent; rate (as in "at this rate")
6
Common noun; Adverb (fukushi)
in proportion to; just as much as; to the same degree
Examples
ここ品物は高いけど、その分アフターサービスが充実してるから。
Prices are high here but that's because the after-sale service is really good.
7
Noun, used as a suffix
content (e.g. alcohol); percentage
Examples
このビールはアルコール分が５％だ。
This beer contains 5% alcohol.
8
Noun, used as a suffix
equivalent to (e.g. an old brother)
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
分
part, minute of time, segment, share, degree, one's lot, duty, understand, know, rate, 1%, chances, shaku/100
4 strokesFrequency 24JLPT N4Grade 2
On
ブンフンブ
Kun
わ.けるわ.けわ.かれるわ.かるわ.かつ
Nanori
いたわけ
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