Meaning

Primary

Separate

Alternatives

Different, Another, Separate Thing, Different Thing, Another Thing

Word Type

の adjective

Explanation

The is there to indicate that it is the difference of something. For example this is like saying "the separate ______" or "the different _____" or "another ______". by itself just means separate, different, or another.

Reading

べつの
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading is the same as the one you learned. Move on to a 別の漢字, ok?

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 別の事

    another matter

    別の物

    another thing

    別の人

    a different person

Context Sentences

別のアプローチをトライしてみない?

Why don't we try a different approach?

これとそれは、別のもんだいだと思います。

I think this and that are separate issues.

私は家を二軒所有している。三ヶ月ほど前に購入した場所と、谷底にもう一軒別の家がある。

I own two houses. I bought this place about three months ago and I own another place down in the valley.

Kanji Composition