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About 他 and 別, their difference in meaning and usage. - matrixofdynamism - 2012-02-25
For some reason I am not being able to differentiate between the meaning and usage of 他 and 別, I know they have similar meaning in trying to refer to "another" or "the other". But I know they are not interchangeable.
Can anyone shed some light on the difference in meaning and usage of these two kanji with examples? Thanks.
About 他 and 別, their difference in meaning and usage. - imabi - 2012-02-25
Why not posting in the "what's that word?" thread?
Anyways, 他 is other like in
他にとるべき道はないよ。
他は「別のこと」という意味を表します。また、「ほかの人」もさす言葉ですよ。
別 too shows the meaning of "(an)other", but you can also view it as "different" or even "distinction".
例
別のを見せてくれないか？
別の見地からみる。
別の住所
別のと比較検討した。
理論と実際は別である。
昼夜の別なく
I hope this helps you.
About 他 and 別, their difference in meaning and usage. - matrixofdynamism - 2012-02-25
Ok I will do that from now on!