What does 別れ mean?
別れ is a Japanese noun meaning “parting” or “farewell” in English. It can also be translated as “break-up” depending on context. It is written as 別れ in kanji, わかれ in hiragana, and wakare in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
駅で友達と別れの挨拶をした。
I said goodbye to my friend at the station.
別れはいつもつらい。
Partings are always painful.