分
Reading: ふん
Meaning: minute
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Example Sentence
五 分 待って から 行く
I'll wait five minutes before going.
Usage Notes
Used for counting minutes. Often combines with numbers, like 一分 (いっぷん), 三分 (さんぷん). Can also be written as 分間 (ふんかん) to emphasize duration.
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