noun, noun used as a suffix

  1. division, splitting, classification.
  2. sharing, distribution.
  3. draw, tie.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
分け わけ
 
別け わけ

Contained Kanji Breakdown

part, minute of time, segment
ブン わ.ける ブ (2nd)
eight, eight radical (no. 12)
ハチ や はっ (1st, N5)
sword, saber, knife
かたな トウ ち (2nd, N1)