分解

ぶんかい

analysis, disassembly

Also:decomposition, factorization

What does 分解 mean?

分解 is a Japanese noun meaning analysis, disassembly in English. It can also be translated as decomposition, factorization depending on context. It is written as 分解 in kanji, ぶんかい in hiragana, and bunkai in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N2 vocabulary.

Example sentences

時計を分解するのは組み立てるより簡単だ。

Taking a watch apart is easier than putting it together.

水は酸素と水素に分解できる。

Water can be decomposed into oxygen and hydrogen.