Japanese

くべつ
Meaning: distinction; differentiation
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

区
別

Example sentences

Distinguishing between good and evil can sometimes be difficult.
公と私の区別をはっきりさせるべきだ。
One should clearly distinguish between public and private matters.
歩道は車道と区別されている。
The sidewalk is separated from the roadway.
公と私の区別をつける。
One should distinguish between public and private matters.
明治政府は神仏分離令を出し、神道と仏教を明確に区別した。
The Meiji government issued the Shinbutsu Bunri order, clearly distinguishing between Shintoism and Buddhism.
公と私の区別は截然としていなければならない。
The distinction between public and private must be kept clear.

Usage Notes

Refers to recognizing the differences between things.

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