“Distinction” in Japanese
Short answer
Distinction in Japanese is “別” (bechi). Full meaning: distinction, difference, discrimination; separate, different, another, extra; exception, exclusion.
Other ways to say “Distinction” in Japanese
区別
kubetsu distinction, differentiation, discrimination, difference
見境
misakai distinction, discrimination
けじめ
kejime distinction (e.g. between right and wrong, public and private, etc.)
分かち
wakachi distinction, differentiation, discrimination
差別
sabetsu distinction, differentiation, discrimination; discrimination (against people)
見分け
miwake distinction
判別
hanbetsu distinction, discrimination, distinguishing, discernment
識別
shikibetsu distinction, discrimination, discernment, identification
べっ
be distinction, difference, discrimination; separate, different, another, extra; exception, exclusion
べつ
betsu distinction, difference, discrimination; separate, different, another, extra; exception, exclusion
違い
chigai difference, distinction, discrepancy; mistake, error
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