Meaning

Primary

Separation

Alternative

Segregation

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

When you divide and detach things from each other, you're creating separation between them. Makes sense, right?

分離 is a word you might hear in science when discussing how different substances, like oil and water, don't mix and separate from each other.

Additionally, 分離 can also be a formal term used to describe separating groups of people, often in discussions about serious topics like social segregation.

Reading

ぶんり
  • 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

クリームを牛乳から分離させる方法をググってみるよ。

I’m going to google how to separate cream from milk.

Kanji Composition