noun
careful consideration; a moment's thought
Used when one takes a brief pause to think something over before acting. Often appears in phrases like 一分別もなく (without a second thought) or 一分別してから (after giving it some thought).
一分別もなく返事をしてしまった。
I answered without a moment's thought.
一分別してから決めます。
I'll decide after giving it some thought.