区別
くべつ
kubetsu
JLPT N3nounVocabularyLevel 27 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
区別 (くべつ (kubetsu)) means "Distinction". It is a Japanese noun. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.
Meaning
Distinction
Also : difference · discrimination · differentiation
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Example Sentences
動物と植物の区別は小学生でも理解できる基本的な概念だ。
どうぶつとしょくぶつのくべつはしょうがくせいでもりかいできるきほんてきながいねんだ。
The distinction between animals and plants is a basic concept that even elementary students understand.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
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