区分

• Reading: くぶん
• Romaji: kubun
• Kanji breakdown: 区 (ku) — ward, section, district; 分 (bun/fun) — divide, part, minute
• Pronunciation: /kɯ.bɯɴ/

Meaning

Division; section; classification; the act of dividing into categories.

A する verb meaning to divide, classify, or partition. Used in administrative, legal, and organisational contexts for formal categorisation. Common in phrases like 区分する (to categorise), 区分所有 (sectional ownership), and 年齢区分 (age classification).

Examples

1. 書類を種類ごとに区分して整理した。 I organized the documents by sorting them into categories.
2. この道路は車線区分がはっきりしている。 The lane divisions on this road are clearly marked.
3. 料金は年齢区分によって異なります。 Fees vary by age category.

Usage Guide

Context: administration, law, organisation

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Compound of 区 (ward, section, district) + 分 (divide, part). Both characters relate to division and separation.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal