分岐
The point where something divides into two or more branches or directions.
Examples
3 of 5高速道路の分岐で迷った。
I got lost at the highway junction.
人類の進化の過程で、猿人と分岐した。
During human evolution, we diverged from apes.
ここが運命の分岐点だね。
This is the turning point of destiny.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Bun (divide) + Ki (fork in the road).
Quick Quiz
この川は下流で三つに( )している。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 分岐
Examples
高速道路の分岐で迷った。
everydayI got lost at the highway junction.
人類の進化の過程で、猿人と分岐した。
formalDuring human evolution, we diverged from apes.
ここが運命の分岐点だね。
informalThis is the turning point of destiny.
系統樹における分岐を分析する。
academicAnalyze the branching in the phylogenetic tree.
プロジェクトの進め方が分岐点に差し掛かっている。
businessThe project management is approaching a turning point.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
右に分岐する
to branch to the right
損益分岐点
break-even point
人生の分岐点
turning point in life
Often Confused With
Bundan means to cut something into pieces; Bunki means to split into paths.
Usage Notes
Common in biology (evolution) and social studies (turning points).
Common Mistakes
Reading '岐' incorrectly. It is 'ki'.
Memory Tip
Bun (divide) + Ki (fork in the road).
Word Origin
Sino-Japanese: Bun (divide) + Ki (crossroads).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
この川は下流で三つに( )している。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 分岐
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