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細別 (さいべつ) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
subdivision ; detailed classification
Refers to the act of dividing something into smaller, more detailed categories or the resulting subdivisions. Often used in technical, academic, or bureaucratic contexts.
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We broke down the expenses into subcategories and compiled them in a report.
Kanji 別 separate, branch off, diverge Similar words 分ぶん 類るい 分類 is the general term for classification, while 細別 emphasizes breaking down into finer subcategories.
細さい 分ぶん 化か 細分化 is a more common synonym for subdivision, often used in business or technology contexts.
Etymology Compound of 細 (さい, 'fine, detailed') and 別 (べつ, 'division, distinction'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word follows a standard Sino-Japanese compounding pattern.
