Separately or individually, implying that items or actions are not grouped together.
Word in 30 Seconds
- Used to describe things done or kept separately.
- Commonly used when splitting bills at restaurants.
- Refers to individual actions rather than group activities.
使用パターン
主に「動詞」を修飾します。「別々に座る」「別々に買う」「別々に計算する」のように、動作が個別に行われることを強調します。「別々の」という形にすると形容動詞として名詞を修飾することも可能です。
類語比較
「個別に」は、よりフォーマルで、一人ひとりや一つひとつを丁寧に扱うニュアンスが強いです。「バラバラに」は、整理されていない、または壊れて散らばっているという少しネガティブなニュアンスを含むことがあります。一方、「別々に」は最も中立的で汎用性が高い表現です。
Examples
お会計は別々でお願いします。
everydaySeparate checks, please.
私たちは別々に住んでいます。
formalWe live separately.
荷物は別々に送ったほうがいいよ。
informalYou should send the luggage separately.
各データを別々に分析する必要がある。
academicIt is necessary to analyze each data set separately.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
別々でいいです
Separate is fine.
別々に考える
think about them separately
別々に包む
wrap separately
Often Confused With
Focuses on individual items or people in a systematic or formal way. Less common in casual dining settings.
Often implies a lack of order or that things are scattered. Avoid using this for intentional separation.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
This word is highly versatile and used in both formal and casual settings. It is the go-to word for splitting bills or tasks. Ensure you use it with verbs of action.
Common Mistakes
Beginners sometimes confuse it with 'betu-betu' as a noun, but it functions as an adverb. Remember to add 'ni' to modify the verb correctly.
Tips
Use for splitting bills
When dining out in Japan, use 'betsu-betsu ni' to ask for separate checks. It is a polite and standard way to request this.
Avoid negative connotations
While 'betsu-betsu' is neutral, 'bara-bara' implies messiness or lack of order. Choose your word based on the context.
Japanese dining culture
Japanese people often pay separately (wari-kan) even among friends. Knowing this word is essential for social dining.
Word Origin
Derived from the noun 'betsu' (difference/separation). The particle 'ni' is added to transform it into an adverbial phrase.
Cultural Context
In Japan, 'wari-kan' (splitting the bill) is a common social practice. Using 'betsu-betsu' shows you are familiar with this custom.
Memory Tip
Think of 'Bet-su' as 'BET' (separate bets) and 'su' as 'split'. Separate bets = separate payments!
Frequently Asked Questions
3 questions「別々に」は日常的な動作や状況によく使われ、中立的です。「個別に」はよりフォーマルで、一つひとつを対象として扱うという管理的なニュアンスが強まります。
「お会計は別々でお願いします」と言うのが最も一般的で丁寧です。店員さんに伝える際に非常に役立つフレーズです。
「一緒に」や「まとめて」が反対語となります。何かを分けない状態を指すときに使います。
Test Yourself
会計は___お願いします。
会計を分けることを依頼する文脈なので「別々に」が最適です。
Score: /1
Summary
Separately or individually, implying that items or actions are not grouped together.
- Used to describe things done or kept separately.
- Commonly used when splitting bills at restaurants.
- Refers to individual actions rather than group activities.
Use for splitting bills
When dining out in Japan, use 'betsu-betsu ni' to ask for separate checks. It is a polite and standard way to request this.
Avoid negative connotations
While 'betsu-betsu' is neutral, 'bara-bara' implies messiness or lack of order. Choose your word based on the context.
Japanese dining culture
Japanese people often pay separately (wari-kan) even among friends. Knowing this word is essential for social dining.
Examples
4 of 4お会計は別々でお願いします。
Separate checks, please.
私たちは別々に住んでいます。
We live separately.
荷物は別々に送ったほうがいいよ。
You should send the luggage separately.
各データを別々に分析する必要がある。
It is necessary to analyze each data set separately.
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