English–Japanese
“split” in Japanese
How to say “split” in Japanese
“Split” in Japanese is 分裂 (bunretsu).
Describes a whole becoming separate parts or groups, often with its original unity no longer remaining.
Example sentences with 分裂
長年の対立が、党内の分裂を招きました。naga nen no tai ritsu ga tō nai no bun retsu o mane ki ma shi ta
Years of conflict caused a split within the party.
Tips for using 分裂
- In biology, English commonly uses cell division for the process, while split often describes the resulting separation, so 分裂 (bunretsu) can cover both perspectives.
Other Japanese words for “split”
この道は駅の前で分かれます。ko no michi wa eki no mae de wa ka re ma su
This road splits in front of the station.