1.
to cut into pieces, to carve up, to slice and divide
To cut something into portions for distribution or serving. Often used for food but also applicable to abstract concepts like isolating problems.
ケーキを切り分ける。
Cut the cake into slices.
ローストビーフを人数分に切り分けた。
I carved the roast beef into portions for everyone.
問題を細かく切り分けて一つずつ対処する。
Break the problem down into smaller parts and address each one.
A compound verb from 切る (to cut) + 分ける (to divide/separate). The combination emphasizes both cutting and distributing into portions.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- ケーキを切り分ける (cut a cake into slices)
- 肉を切り分ける (carve meat)
- 均等に切り分ける (cut into equal portions)