別
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Base noun form. Used to indicate separation, difference, or distinction, e.g., 『別の店』 (betsu no mise, 'a different shop').
Theme
User and their coworker Taro are discussing weekend plans at the office. They talk about different activities and how to choose between options.
別
べつ
distinction / different
Core Language Building BlocksDescriptive Language
Memory Hook
Think of a 'belt' (sounds like 'bet') that separates two different things. 'Belt' → 『別』 (betsu, 'different / Distinction').
Cultural Note
『別』 (betsu) is often used in contexts like 『別々に』 (betsubetsu ni, 'separately') when ordering food or paying bills, reflecting a cultural emphasis on individual responsibility and clarity.
Forms
Base: 別Base noun form. Used to indicate separation, difference, or distinction, e.g., 『別の店』 (betsu no mise, 'a different shop').