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  4. 別の

別の

betsu no
another

別の本を読みたいです。

I want to read another book.


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.

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

Synonyms

他の異なる

Antonyms

同じ

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

別
different
root
+
の
possessive particle
suffix
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