Japanese Conversation · Level 65
75 words
Japanese word
分割
Pronunciation
Romajibunkatsu
Meaning
- nounsplitting
Example
保存する前にファイルを分割します。ho zon su ru mae ni fa i ru o bun katsu shi ma su
We split the file before saving it.
More examples
参加者を二つのグループに分割します。san ka sha o futa tsu no gu rū pu ni bun katsu shi ma su
We divide the participants into two groups.
Core concept
Describes separating one whole into distinct parts while keeping each part identifiable.
Common phrases
分割払いbun katsu hara i
installment payment
グループを分割するgu rū pu o bun katsu su ru
divide a group
データを分割するdē ta o bun katsu su ru
divide data
Similar words
分離bunri: Objects or parts are made independent by removing their connection.
区分kubun: A larger area or set is divided into named sections or categories.
分配bunpai: A whole or amount is divided and given to different people or purposes.
区切りkugiri: A boundary marks the end of one section and the start of another.
Definition in Japanese
一つにまとまっているものを、いくつかの部分に分けること。hito tsu ni ma to ma tte i ru mo no o i ku tsu ka no bu bun ni wa ke ru ko to
Word origin
分割 (bunkatsu) combines 分 (bun, "part") and 割 (katsu, "divide"), giving the sense of dividing one whole into parts.
Usage tips
- In conversations about purchases, 分割 (bunkatsu) can describe paying a large amount in 分割払い (bunkatsu barai) rather than all at once.