区切る

くぎる
Alternative writings: 句切る
JLPT:N2
Frequency:
1

To divide, separate, or partition something (e.g., space, time, text); to demarcate or mark off.

U-VerbTransitive Verb

Examples

長い文章を段落ごとに区切って書いてください。

Please write the long text separated into paragraphs.

道を区切るフェンスが設置された。

A fence was installed to separate the roads.

日程を細かく区切って準備する。

Prepare by breaking the schedule into small parts.

2

To punctuate or insert pauses (in speech or writing); to mark off phrases or pauses so something is easier to read or understand.

U-VerbTransitive Verb

Examples

スピーチでところどころに間を入れて区切ると伝わりやすい。

In a speech, inserting pauses here and there makes it easier to convey your message.

この英文は句読点が少なく、どこで区切るかが重要だ。

This English sentence has few punctuation marks, so it's important where you break it.

読み上げる時、単語を区切ってはっきり発音する。

When reading aloud, separate the words and pronounce them clearly.

Word Relationships

Derivations
Masu-Form区切ります
Nai-Form区切らない
Ta-Form区切った
Te-Form区切って
Ba-Form区切れば
Volitional Form区切ろう
Imperative Form区切れ
Potential Form区切れる
Passive Form区切られる
Causative Form区切らせる
Causative Passive Form区切らせられる