English–Japanese
“sorting” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajibunbetsu
Example
資源ごみを分別します。shi gen go mi o bun betsu shi ma su
I sort recyclable waste.
How to say “sorting” in Japanese
“Sorting” in Japanese is 分別 (bunbetsu).
It describes separating mixed things so that each item belongs to the appropriate group.
Example sentences with 分別
市では、分別を間違えないように案内を配っています。shi de wa bun betsu o ma chiga e na i yō ni an nai o kuba tte i ma su
The city distributes instructions to help residents sort their waste correctly.
Tips for using 分別
- For Japanese recycling, 分別 (bunbetsu) is a practical household task because local governments may assign different materials to different collection days.