Meaning

Primary

Split

Alternative

Division

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

Things get divided and split. We can just call this a split or division.

分裂 primarily refers to cells dividing in biology, but it can also figuratively describe an entity or group splitting into separate parts, often due to internal conflict.

Reading

ぶんれつ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

その政党は三派に分裂したと思っていたんだけど、実際は四派に分裂していたんだね。

I thought the political party was split three ways, but it was actually split four ways.

Kanji Composition