Meaning

Primary

Split

Alternative

Division

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

A part split is when things split into two parts. This is a split and division.

Reading

ぶんれつ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

その政党は三派に分裂したと思っていたんだけど、実際は四派に分裂していたんだね。

I thought the political party was split three ways, but it was actually split four ways.

Kanji Composition