N1
けつべつ (ketsubetsu)
訣別
farewell (often for good), parting, severing ties, saying goodbye forever
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Implies a definitive, often final, separation from someone, a group, or an idea. It's a stronger and more formal term than just 「別れ (wakare)」.
📝 Example Sentences
彼は過去の過ちと訣別し、新しい人生を歩み始めた。
He bid farewell to his past mistakes and started a new life.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "訣別"!
彼は長年所属した政党と_______し、新党を結成した。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「～と離れる、関係を断つ」という意味で「訣別」を使います。
English: 訣別 (ketsubetsu) means to definitively separate from or sever ties with something.
English: 訣別 (ketsubetsu) means to definitively separate from or sever ties with something.
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