Meaning

Primary

Especially

Word Type

adverb

Explanation

You 取り (take) and then 分け (divide) something. But you'll want to be especially careful not to give anyone an unequal share. This is especially important because we’re dealing with money, and people will flip out and shoot you under the table if you aren't especially accurate.

Note that this word is usually written in kana.

Reading

とりわけ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The readings come from the words 取る and 分ける. So long as you know those words you should be able to read this one as well.

Context

Context Sentences

取り分けコウイチがどなっている時に、ビエトは一人静かに笑っていました。

Viet was chuckling softly to himself, especially when Koichi was yelling.

ついにJLPT1に合格したんですが、トーフグには取り分け感謝しています。

I finally passed JLPT N1 and I'm especially appreciative of Tofugu for that.

今日は取り分け寒いという訳ではない。

It’s not especially cold today.

Kanji Composition