N4 · 7 strokes · — · Irodori #228 · Elementary 1 L14
別
another, branch off, diverge, extra, fork, separate, specially
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Readings
- On’yomi
- ベツ
- Kun’yomi
- わ・ける、わか・れる
Example words
別
べつ
distinction; difference
別
わけ
lord (hereditary title for imperial descendants in outlying regions)
別れる
わかれる
to part (usu. of people); to part from
別に
べつに
(not) particularly; (not) especially
Memory aids
Guided learn session →How to remember
Shape
A 7-stroke character meaning "another" — picture the concept as you trace each stroke.
Components
Remember "another" (別) by connecting it to its Irodori vocabulary context.
Anchor word
別に (べつに) — your first meeting with this kanji in Irodori.
Readings
First learned in 別に (べつに) — recall the word to unlock the reading. Kun'yomi: わ・ける、わか・れる — often used in native Japanese words. On'yomi: ベツ — common in compound words (熟語).