What does 分 mean?
分 is a Japanese noun meaning “dividing, part” in English. It can also be translated as “amount, one's means, one's duty” depending on context. It is written as 分 in kanji, ぶ in hiragana, and bu in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
これが君の分のケーキだよ。
Here is your share of the cake.
あなたは家賃の三ヶ月分を資金として払わなければならない。
You are required to provide three months' rent in deposit.
ここ品物は高いけど、その分アフターサービスが充実してるから。
Prices are high here but that's because the after-sale service is really good.