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別
別 (readings: べつ, わか; Japanese kanji) means “separate / different”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 区別 (distinction).
What does 別 mean?
| Kanji | 別 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | separate / different |
| Readings | べつ, わか |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 別
別 is read べつ or わか depending on the word.
Example words with 別
| Example | 区別 (distinction) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14