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separation (e.g. of rubbish when recycling); classification; discrimination; division; distinction
「分別」 has another reading with different meanings.
ゴミの分別は大切だ。
Waste sorting is important.
分別のルールが細かい。
The sorting rules are detailed.
きちんと分別して捨てましょう。
Let's sort properly before throwing away.