別

Readings

Kana: べつ、べち

Romaji: betsu, bechi

Definition

adj-no

adj-na

noun

n-suf

n-pref

1

distinction; difference; different; another; particular; separate; extra; exception

Kanji

別

Readings: ベツ、 わか.れる、 わ.ける

Meanings: separate, branch off, diverge, fork, another, extra, specially

Example Sentences

別々(べつべつ)に払(はら)います。

➥Please bill us separately.

特別(とくべつ)いい気分(きぶん)だ。

➥I feel just fine.

恋愛(れんあい)と結婚(けっこん)は別(べつ)だ。

➥Falling in love is one thing; getting married is another.

別(べつ)の機会(きかい)を待(ま)て。

➥Wait for a second chance.

それは別(べつ)問題(もんだい)だ。

➥That is another matter.

別荘(べっそう)は海岸(かいがん)にある。

➥His cottage is on the coast.