1.
distinction, differentiation
The act of recognizing or marking differences between things. Used when classifying or separating items based on their characteristics.
色で区別してください。
Please differentiate them by color.
で marks the means of distinction
本物と偽物を区別する。
To distinguish the real from the fake.
この二つの言葉の区別は難しいです。
It's difficult to distinguish between these two words.
区別 means to distinguish or differentiate between things.
TRANSITIVITY (as suru verb):
- Type: 他動詞 (transitive)
- Pattern: AとBを区別する (distinguish A from B)
COMMON PATTERNS:
- AとBの区別 (distinction between A and B)
- 区別がつく/つかない (can/cannot tell apart)
- 区別なく (without distinction)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 違い: difference (the actual difference itself)
- 差別: discrimination (often negative, unfair treatment)