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別れる

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 別れる

かれ
Intransitive
Ichidan verb
Freq #1194
1

to part (usu. of people); to part from; to part with; to be apart from

Examples
あなたが彼女と別れるのは賢明である。
You will do well to leave her.
2

to separate (of a couple); to break up; to divorce

3

to lose (e.g. one's mother); to be bereaved

Kanji in this Word

7 strokes
Frequency: 214
JLPT N3
Grade 4

Meanings

separate
branch off
diverge
fork
another
extra
specially

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ベツ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
わか.れる
わ.ける
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
べっ
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