VocabJLPT N3
to branch
Ichidan VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. to branch
  2. 2. to fork
  3. 3. to separate
  4. 4. to disperse
This verb means to split, divide, or branch off into separate parts or directions. It is used when a group of people separates, a road forks, or opinions differ into distinct sides.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Wait, the river forks here? That's wild.

Sentence 2

Looks like this road forks three ways somewhere in the middle.

Sentence 3

Every time the road branches, I just start panicking!

Sentence 4

Hey, where does this road branch off?

Sentence 5

Look, the river splits in two right here!