Japanese symbol for “separating”

振り分け

ふりわけ

Romaji: furiwake

divide; parting; separating; distribution

In Japanese, separating is 振り分け, read ふりわけ (furiwake).

Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.

Meanings

n divide; parting; separating; distribution
n carrying two bundles tied together over one's shoulder
n hair parted in the middle

Written forms: 振り分け、振分け. Readings: ふりわけ.

Kanji and stroke order

振

shake, wave, wag

on: シン
kun: ふ.る、ふ.れる、ふ.るう

10 strokes · JLPT 1

分

part, minute of time, segment

on: ブン、フン、ブ
kun: わ.ける、わ.け、わ.かれる、わ.かる

4 strokes · JLPT 4

Related words

Words that share a kanji.

Word	Reading	Meaning
振り	ふり furi	swing; shake; sweep
振興	しんこう shinkou	promotion; encouragement
振動	しんどう shindou	oscillation; vibration; swing (e.g. of a pendulum)
振り返る	ふりかえる furikaeru	to turn one's head; to look over one's shoulder; to turn around
不振	ふしん fushin	dullness; slump; stagnation
振込	ふりこみ furikomi	payment made via bank deposit transfer
自分	じぶん jibun	myself; yourself; oneself
部分	ぶぶん bubun	portion; section; part

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