JLPT N3 Intermediate
別
Separate, different, or another; also denotes ‘not particularly’ or classification by category
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1 Noun, Na-adjective
Separate / Different / Another
Indicates an item or matter that is distinct from the current one.
Example
すみません 、 お 会計 は 別々 で お願い します 。
Excuse me, we'd like to pay separately, please.
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2 Adverb (used as `別に`)
Not Particularly / Nothing Special
Functions as an adverb to indicate a lack of particular interest, preference, or necessity.
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3 Suffix
As a Suffix: 'By...' / 'Categorized by...'
Attaches to nouns to indicate classification or separation based on that specific category.
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