godan verb (-tsu), transitive verb
Used for physically or conceptually dividing something into parts, or separating things from each other. Often found in formal or written contexts; in everyday speech 分ける is more common.
土地を三つに分かつ。
Divide the land into three parts.
善と悪を分
The boundary that separates good and evil.
godan verb (-tsu), transitive verb
Refers to giving out portions of something among people. The sense info notes an alternative kanji 頒つ, but that is very rare. In modern Japanese, 分ける or 分配する are more common for this meaning.
戦利品を皆に分かつ。
Distribute the spoils of war among everyone.
富を公平に分かつべきだ。
Wealth should be shared fairly.
godan verb (-tsu), transitive verb
distinguish; tell apart; discern
Used for making a clear distinction between two things, often in abstract or formal contexts. 区別する is the everyday equivalent.
両者を分かつのは難しい。
It is difficult to distinguish between the two.
公私を分かたねばならない。
One must distinguish between public and private matters.