Japanese Word · Intermediate
分かれる
diverge, branch
Pronunciation: [β̞a̠ka̠ɾe̞ɾɯ̟]
Meaning
diverge, branch
Example
うまれたとき しっぽは まっしろで １ぽんしかない。そだつと やがて さきが わかれて しっぽが ふえる。
When it is born, it has just one snow-white tail. The tail splits from its tip as it grows older.
Practice tips
- Practice 分かれる out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.