別の

betsu no
determinerBeginner
general

Used to indicate a different or additional item, person, or thing.

別の選択肢を考えましょう。

Let's think of another option.

彼は別の会社に転職しました。

He transferred to another company.

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Often used to refer to something different from what was previously mentioned.

Collocations

別の方法another method別の人another person別の場所another place

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Related Phrases

別の意見phrase
another opinion
別の機会にphrase
on another occasion

💡Pro Tip

Usage in Questions

In questions, 別の is often used to ask for alternatives.

Gold Rule

Placement

別の typically comes before the noun it modifies.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the kanji 別 (betsu, meaning 'different') and の (no, a possessive particle).

📝Usage Notes

Can be used to refer to an additional item or a different one, depending on context.

Word Breakdown

different
root
+
possessive particle
suffix
和英辞典