分類
The action or process of classifying something according to shared qualities or characteristics. It is used to organize information or objects into groups.
Examples
3 of 5ゴミを正しく分類して捨てる。
Sort and discard trash correctly.
顧客を年齢層で分類する。
Classify customers by age group.
植物を科や属によって分類する。
Classify plants by family or genus.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Bun (part) + Rui (kind). Putting kinds into parts.
Quick Quiz
生物をいくつかのグループに( )する。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 分類
Examples
ゴミを正しく分類して捨てる。
everydaySort and discard trash correctly.
顧客を年齢層で分類する。
businessClassify customers by age group.
植物を科や属によって分類する。
academicClassify plants by family or genus.
資料を項目別に分類いたしました。
formalI have classified the materials by item.
これ、どこに分類すればいいの?
informalWhich category should I put this in?
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
〜に分類される
to be classified as...
多種多様な分類
diverse classifications
一次分類
primary classification
Often Confused With
Shurui is a type (noun). Bunrui is the act of classifying (verb/noun).
Usage Notes
Essential for biology, linguistics, and information science.
Common Mistakes
Learners often say 'bunrui' when they just mean 'sorting' (seiri). Use bunrui for logical grouping.
Memory Tip
Bun (part) + Rui (kind). Putting kinds into parts.
Word Origin
Bun (divide) + Rui (kind/sort).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
生物をいくつかのグループに( )する。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 分類
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