Translation guide
The English word 'parting' can refer to the act of separating from someone, a farewell, or the line where hair is divided. This guide covers natural Japanese expressions for these meanings.
parting (farewell)
parting (hair)
The most common and general word for parting or separation. Can be used for temporary or permanent goodbyes.
Parting from him was painful.
We said our parting greetings.
A more formal or literary term for separation, often implying a long or permanent parting.
I prepared myself for an eternal parting.
Polite prefix form of 別れ, often used in formal or respectful contexts, such as funerals or formal farewells.
Today we will hold a parting ceremony.
Literally 'to announce parting', meaning to say goodbye or bid farewell.
He said his parting without a word.
Referring to something said or given at the time of parting.
The line on the head where hair is divided.
The word 別れ (wakare) only means separation/farewell. For hair parting, use 分け目 (wakeme).
餞別として時計を贈った。
I gave a watch as a parting gift.