Japanese word

別れる

Pronunciation

Romajiwakareru

Meaning

  • verbsay goodbye

Example

学校の前で友達と別れます。gak kō no mae de tomo dachi to waka re ma su

I say goodbye to my friend in front of the school.

Illustration for 別れる (say goodbye)

More examples

また会う約束をしてから別れました。ma ta a u yaku soku o shi te ka ra waka re ma shi ta

We said goodbye after promising to meet again.

Core concept

It describes people or partners becoming separate after sharing time, a place, or a relationship.

Common phrases

  • 駅で別れるeki de waka re ru

    part at the station

Similar words

離れるhanareru: To leave someone after spending time together.

Definition in Japanese

一緒にいた人と離れること。また、恋愛関係を終えること。is sho ni i ta hito to hana re ru ko to ma ta ren ai kan kei o o e ru ko to

Word origin

The native verb 別れる (wakareru) is linked to 別る (wakaru, "to part"), and its written form uses 別 (betsu, "separation") to show the idea of parting.

Usage tips

  • In everyday conversation, Aと別れる (to wakareru) identifies the person from whom someone parts, while English uses say goodbye to A.

Other meanings

  • break upverb

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