distinction; differentiation; discrimination
A noun meaning the act or result of distinguishing between things or treating them as separate. In modern Japanese it is mostly formal or literary, often seen in expressions such as 分かちなく; 区別 is the more ordinary word for “distinction,” and 差別 is the usual modern word for unfair discrimination.
The same rights are granted to everyone, without distinction of nationality.
In his view, the distinction between work and life is not very clear.
One should treat everyone equally, without distinction of rich or poor.
inseparable
apportion; share out; divide and give