How to say 'Distinction' in Japanese | 区別

word

Meaning

Distinction

Reading

Kanji

区District 別Separate

Explanation

The Japanese verbal noun '区別 (くべつ)' means 'distinction' or 'differentiation'. It refers to the act of distinguishing or differentiating between two or more things, ideas, or categories. This word is often used in contexts where clarity or separation is needed, such as in discussions about differences between concepts, objects, or groups. For example: It's important to make a distinction between right and wrong「正しいことと間違っていることの区別が重要です」(ただしいこととまちがっていることのくべつがじゅうようです). Can you distinguish between these two colors?「この二つの色の区別ができますか？」(このふたつのいろのくべつができますか？). The word can also be used in formal or academic contexts to describe clear categorization or separation.

Part Of Speech

verbal noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

3312

Composition

kanji

Handwriting