Japanese word

等分

Pronunciation

Romajitōbun

Meaning

  • noundivision into equal parts

Example

紙を等分します。kami o tō bun shi ma su

I divide the paper into equal sections.

Illustration for 等分 (division into equal parts)

More examples

この棒を三つに等分すると、同じ長さになります。ko no bō o mit tsu ni tō bun su ru to ona ji naga sa ni na ri ma su

When this stick is divided into three equal parts, the pieces become the same length.

Core concept

Presents a whole as being separated into parts that match one another in size or quantity.

Common phrases

  • 等分に分けるtō bun ni wa ke ru

    divide into equal parts

  • 三つに等分するmit tsu ni tō bun su ru

    divide into three equal parts

Similar words

均分kinbun: The division of something into portions that are equal in size or amount.
平分heibun: The division of something equally between two or more recipients.
分割bunkatsu: The act of separating one thing into two or more parts, which may differ in size.

Definition in Japanese

一つの物や数量を、互いに等しい部分に分けること。hito tsu no mono ya sū ryō o taga i ni hito shi i bu bun ni wa ke ru ko to

Word origin

等分 (tōbun) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 等 (tō, "equal") and 分 (bun, "part" or "divide"), so its form directly expresses equal division.

Usage tips

  • 等分 (tōbun) is neutral about what is divided, so the context may involve paper, food, money, or a numerical quantity.

Related words

  • 等分するtōbunsurudivide equallyverb

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