B1 noun Neutral

分岐

bɯɴki

The point where something divides into two or more branches or directions.

Examples

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1

高速道路の分岐で迷った。

I got lost at the highway junction.

2

人類の進化の過程で、猿人と分岐した。

During human evolution, we diverged from apes.

3

ここが運命の分岐点だね。

This is the turning point of destiny.

Word Family

Noun
分岐
Verb
分岐する
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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

1

高速道路の分岐で迷った。

everyday

I got lost at the highway junction.

2

人類の進化の過程で、猿人と分岐した。

formal

During human evolution, we diverged from apes.

3

ここが運命の分岐点だね。

informal

This is the turning point of destiny.

4

系統樹における分岐を分析する。

academic

Analyze the branching in the phylogenetic tree.

5

プロジェクトの進め方が分岐点に差し掛かっている。

business

The project management is approaching a turning point.

Word Family

Noun
分岐
Verb
分岐する

Common Collocations

分岐点 junction / turning point
二股に分岐する to fork into two
話が分岐する the story branches out
分岐図 branching diagram
進化の分岐 evolutionary divergence

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

分岐 vs 分断

Bundan means to cut something into pieces; Bunki means to split into paths.

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Usage Notes

Common in biology (evolution) and social studies (turning points).

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Common Mistakes

Reading '岐' incorrectly. It is 'ki'.

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Memory Tip

Bun (divide) + Ki (fork in the road).

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Word Origin

Sino-Japanese: Bun (divide) + Ki (crossroads).

Grammar Patterns

〜が分岐する 〜の分岐点

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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絶滅

B1

The state or process of a species, family, or larger group being or becoming extinct. A high-frequency word in IELTS Academic reading passages about biodiversity.

収穫

B1

The process or period of gathering in crops, or the results/gains from an activity. Used in IELTS for agriculture or describing the outcome of research.

収斂

B2

To converge, contract, or come together to a single point. It is used in biology (convergent evolution), mathematics, and discussions about opinions merging.

介在

B2

To exist or intervene between two or more things. It often refers to a medium, a third party, or a biological/chemical intermediary.

性質

A1

Refers to the inherent character, nature, or fundamental property of a person or a substance. In a scientific context, it describes the physical or chemical characteristics that define how a material behaves.

試行

B2

The act of trying something out to see if it works or to collect data; a trial or test run.

順応

B2

The process of adjusting or adapting to new conditions, environments, or circumstances.

飽和

B2

Saturation. A state where no more of something can be absorbed, added, or combined. It is used in chemistry, economics (market saturation), and psychology.

変移

B2

A shift, variation, or mutation in state, position, or characteristics. It is used in biology for genetic variation and in linguistics or sociology for shifts in trends.

遺伝子組み換え

B2

The direct manipulation of an organism's genes using biotechnology, often used to create crops with specific traits like pest resistance.

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