わ
分
 
け
 
る

Ichidan verb, transitive verb

  1. to divide (into), to split (into), to part, to separate, to divide up, to classify, to sort out, to divide out.
  2. to share, to distribute, to deal out, to dish out.
  3. to distinguish, to discriminate, to differentiate (between).
  4. to break up (a fight), to mediate.
  5. to call a draw, to tie.
  6. to push one's way through (a crowd).
  7. to sell. Also written as 頒ける.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
わ
分
 
け
 
る
分ける わける ✔
わ
別
 
け
 
る
別ける わける
わ
頒
 
け
 
る
頒ける わける

Contained Kanji Breakdown

part, minute of time, segment
ブン わ.ける ブ (2nd)
eight, eight radical (no. 12)
ハチ や はっ (1st, N5)
sword, saber, knife
かたな トウ ち (2nd, N1)