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識別 (しきべつ) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Common word JLPT N1 Freq. Frequency Top 10,000 Conjugation Meanings 1
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
identification ; discrimination ; distinction
The act of telling things apart, recognizing what something is, or distinguishing between similar items. Often used in technical contexts like pattern recognition or security.
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It's hard to distinguish colors.
Written forms 識しき 別べつ Usage 100%
Standard kanji spelling; high priority.
職別しきべつ
irregular kanji usage
Irregular kanji usage; not recommended for learners.
Kanji 識 discriminating, know, write 別 separate, branch off, diverge Similar words 区く 別べつ 区別 is more about separating into categories or making a distinction between groups, while 識別 focuses on recognizing the identity of something specific.
判はん 別べつ 判別 implies judging or determining a difference, often through analysis; 識別 is more about perception and recognition.
Etymology Compound of 識 (しき, 'discernment, knowledge') and 別 (べつ, 'separation, distinction'). The reading is on'yomi.
