Word details
別れる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 別れる.
Dictionary
Entry
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
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
別
separate, branch off, diverge, fork, another, extra, specially
7 strokesFrequency 214JLPT N3Grade 4
On
ベツ
Kun
わか.れるわ.ける
Nanori
べっ
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