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English - Japanese
Branch
bræn(t)ʃ
Very common
~ 1200
~ 1200
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
支店 (してん), 枝 (えだ), 部門 (ぶもん), 分岐 (ぶんき), 支流 (しりゅう)
Branch meanings in Japanese
支店 (してん)
Example:
The bank has a branch in every city.
その銀行はすべての都市に支店があります。
I visited the new branch of the restaurant.
私はそのレストランの新しい支店を訪れました。
Usage: formalContext: Business, finance, organizations
Note: Used to refer to a local office or division of a larger organization.
枝 (えだ)
Example:
The tree has many branches.
その木にはたくさんの枝があります。
He broke a branch off the tree.
彼は木から枝を折りました。
Usage: informalContext: Nature, gardening, everyday conversation
Note: Refers to the limbs of a tree or shrub.
部門 (ぶもん)
Example:
She works in the marketing branch of the company.
彼女はその会社のマーケティング部門で働いています。
The research branch is very innovative.
研究部門は非常に革新的です。
Usage: formalContext: Corporate, organizational structure
Note: Used to describe a specific department or sector within an organization.
分岐 (ぶんき)
Example:
The road branches off to the left.
その道は左に分岐しています。
At the fork in the trail, take the right branch.
小道の分かれ道で、右の分岐を取ってください。
Usage: informalContext: Navigation, directions
Note: Refers to the act of splitting or diverging from a main path.
支流 (しりゅう)
Example:
The river has several branches.
その川にはいくつかの支流があります。
These streams are branches of the main river.
これらの小川は主な川の支流です。
Usage: formalContext: Geography, hydrology
Note: Used in a geographical context to describe smaller rivers or streams that flow into a larger one.
Branch's synonyms
offshoot
An offshoot refers to a secondary or smaller branch that has developed from a main branch.
Example: The new café is an offshoot of the popular bakery.
Note: Offshoot implies a more distinct or separate entity branching off from the original source.
division
A division is a separate part of a larger organization or system, often responsible for specific functions.
Example: The company's marketing division handles all promotional activities.
Note: Division can refer to a more formal or structured separation within an organization or system.
twig
A twig is a small, thin branch or shoot of a tree or shrub.
Example: The bird built its nest using twigs from the tree branches.
Note: Twig specifically denotes a smaller and thinner branch compared to the general term branch.
arm
An arm can refer to a division or subsidiary of a larger organization that operates semi-independently.
Example: The technology company has an arm dedicated to research and development.
Note: Arm often implies a more specialized or focused extension of the main entity.
Branch expressions, common phrases
Branch out
To diversify or expand into different areas or activities.
Example: After working in marketing for several years, she decided to branch out into graphic design.
Note: The phrase 'branch out' implies moving or expanding in a new direction, whereas 'branch' refers specifically to a division of a tree or organization.
On the branch
In a position on a tree limb or similar structure.
Example: The monkey sat comfortably on the branch, eating a banana.
Note: This phrase uses 'on' to indicate a specific location on the branch, unlike 'branch' which refers to the division itself.
Branch off
To separate or diverge from a main path or course.
Example: The hiking trail will branch off to the right once you reach the river.
Note: Similar to 'branch out', 'branch off' suggests a separation or divergence from a main path, as opposed to just a division.
Family branch
A division or subgroup of a family.
Example: The Smith family has a branch in California and another one in New York.
Note: While 'branch' refers to a part of a tree, 'family branch' extends the concept to human relationships, indicating different parts or members of a family.
Branch manager
A person in charge of a specific division or location of a company or organization.
Example: As the branch manager, she is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the local bank.
Note: This phrase combines 'branch' with 'manager' to specify a person's role in leading a particular division or location within an organization.
Branch out into new territories
To expand or explore new markets, regions, or areas of interest.
Example: The company decided to branch out into new territories by expanding its product line internationally.
Note: Extending the concept of 'branch out', this phrase emphasizes venturing into new territories or areas beyond the current scope of operation.
Branching decision
A decision that leads to different possibilities or directions.
Example: The board members made a branching decision to invest in both research and development.
Note: By adding 'branching' to 'decision', this phrase highlights the choice or option to pursue different paths or directions, similar to branches diverging from a tree trunk.
Branch everyday (slang) expressions
Bough
A bough is a large branch of a tree, so in slang it can refer to a major division or unit within an organization.
Example: The new division operates as a separate bough of the company.
Note: Bough emphasizes a substantial or primary branch within a larger structure.
Limb
In informal language, limb can be used to describe a part or division of an organization. It can also refer to a component that is crucial to the functioning of a larger system.
Example: The marketing department is a key limb of the company.
Note: Limb is often used metaphorically to emphasize the importance or essential nature of a particular part within a larger entity.
Branchlet
Branchlet denotes a small or secondary branch, extension, or unit that is part of a larger system.
Example: The new store is just a branchlet of the main chain.
Note: Branchlet indicates a small, subordinate extension rather than a significant or independent part.
Twiglet
Similar to twig, twiglet describes something small or insignificant, often in the context of a minor or lesser branch of a larger entity.
Example: The satellite office is like a twiglet compared to the main headquarters.
Note: Twiglet is a playful variation of twig, typically used to convey a sense of smallness or insignificance.
Branchling
Branchling refers to a newly established or developing branch, often used in a figurative sense to describe something in its early stages of growth or existence.
Example: The new team is like a branchling sprouting from the main division.
Note: Branchling emphasizes the youthful or nascent nature of a branch compared to more established parts of an organization.
Branch - Examples
The tree has many branches.
The company opened a new branch in the city.
At the branch of the road, turn left.
Branch grammar
Branch - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemma: branch
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): branches
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): branch
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): branched
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): branching
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): branches
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): branch
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): branch
Syllables, Separation and Stress
branch Contains 1 syllables: branch
Phonetic transcription: ˈbranch
branch , ˈbranch (The red syllable is stressed)
Branch - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
branch: ~ 1200 (Very common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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