Japanese word

分類

Pronunciation

Romajibunrui

Meaning

  • nounclassification

Example

データを分類します。dē ta o bun rui shi ma su

I categorize data.

Illustration for 分類 (classification)

More examples

資料の分類を見直します。shi ryō no bun rui o mi nao shi ma su

I review the classification of the materials.

Core concept

It groups things by shared features so that their kinds become clear.

Common phrases

  • 分類の基準bun rui no ki jun

    classification criteria

  • 分類の方法bun rui no hō hō

    classification method

  • 分類を行うbun rui o okona u

    perform classification

Similar words

区分kubun: The separation of a whole or set into distinct sections or categories.
類別ruibetsu: The grouping of things by the kind or nature they share.
仕分けshiwake: The sorting of items into groups according to a chosen purpose.

Definition in Japanese

物事を性質や種類などに基づいて分け、同じものをまとめること。mono goto o sei shitsu ya shu rui na do ni moto zu i te wa ke ona ji mo no o ma to me ru ko to

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese compound 分類 (bunrui, "classification") combines 分 (bun, "divide") and 類 (rui, "kind").

Usage tips

  • In conversation, 分類 (bunrui) can apply to abstract subjects such as topics, so it is not limited to physical objects.

Other meanings

  • sortingnoun

Related words

  • 分類するbunruisuruclassifyverb
  • 分類法bunruihōclassification methodnoun
  • 分類学bunruigakutaxonomynoun

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