1.
disassembly; taking apart
separating something into its component parts
時計を分解して修理した。
I disassembled the watch and repaired it.
子供の頃、おもちゃを分解するのが好きだった。
When I was a child, I liked taking toys apart.
この製品は分解しやすい設計だ。
This product is designed to be easy to disassemble.
2.
decomposition; breakdown (chemical/biological)
breaking down into simpler substances through chemical or biological processes
有機物が微生物によって分解される。
Organic matter is decomposed by microorganisms.
水は電気分解で水素と酸素に分かれる。
Water is separated into hydrogen and oxygen through electrolysis.
プラスチックは分解されにくい。
Plastic is difficult to decompose.
FORMATION:
分 (divide) + 解 (dissolve, break apart) → divide and break apart
VERB FORM:
分解する (to disassemble, to decompose)
RELATED COMPOUNDS:
- 電気分解 (electrolysis)
- 熱分解 (thermal decomposition)
- 生分解 (biodegradation)
- 分解図 (exploded diagram)
ANTONYM:
組み立て / 組立 (assembly)
RELATED WORDS:
- 解体 (dismantling - larger scale)
- 崩壊 (collapse, disintegration)
- 腐敗 (decay, rotting)