No. 1,389 in Japanese
別れ
"別れ" (wakare) means "farewell" or "parting."
In a sentence
彼らは駅で別れを惜しむ場面が感動的だった。
Their scene of bidding farewell at the station was emotional.
In this sentence, "別れ" (wakare) is used as a noun meaning "farewell." It represents the act of parting or saying goodbye.
人生において避けられない別れがある。
In life, there are inevitable separations.
Here, "別れ" is used as a noun to describe separations or partings generally. It conveys the concept of departing or separating from someone or something.
彼はその町との別れを決めた理由を教えてくれた。
He explained the reasons why he decided to part ways with that town.
"別れ" in this context represents the action or decision of parting or leaving something behind, framed as a personal decision.
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