分ける

わける

to divide, to separate

Also:to share, to distinguish, to break up (a fight)

What does 分ける mean?

分ける is a Japanese verb meaning to divide, to separate in English. It can also be translated as to share, to distinguish, to break up (a fight) depending on context. It is written as 分ける in kanji, わける in hiragana, and wakeru in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.

Example sentences

彼は自分の本を5分野に分けた。

He grouped his books into five categories.

母は子供たちに金をわけてやった。

The mother divided the money among her children.

君は夢と現実を分けることができないのか。

Can't you divorce fantasy from reality?