Meaning of 分け前 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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分け前, 別け前
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Kana Readingわけまえ
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Romajiwakemae
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
- Meaning
- share; portion; quota; cut
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Example Sentences
分け前, 別け前, わけまえ used in context
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He claimed his share of the profits.
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彼は自分の分け前に満足せずにはいられなかった。
He could not help being satisfied with his lot.
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He did not hesitate in taking his share of the money.
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It is just that we should pay his share.
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I was given a minor share of my father's wealth.
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Your allotment is $20.
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separate, branch off, diverge, fork, another, extra, specially
On: ベツ
Kun: わか.れる, わ.ける
7 strokes
part, minute of time, segment, share, degree, one's lot, duty, understand, know, rate, 1%, chances, shaku/100
On: ブン, フン, ブ
Kun: わ.ける, わ.け, わ.かれる, わ.かる, わ.かつ
4 strokes
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