This is the 73rd most frequent Japanese word.


"分" means "minute," "portion," or "part" in English.


分 is used to indicate an extent or degree to which something applies.

この問題はすぐに解ける分難しくない。

This problem is not difficult to the extent that it can be solved quickly.


分 is used to mean 'portion' or 'share' in this context.

私の分も用意してくれました。

They prepared my portion as well.


分 is used to represent a causal reason or factor in this usage.

時間を守らない分、信頼を失ってしまうかもしれません。

By not being punctual, you might lose trust.