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to distinguish
01
識別する, 見分ける
to recognize and mentally separate two things, people, etc.
Transitive: to distinguish between two things or people | to distinguish sb/sth from sb/sth
Example
The detective could distinguish the authentic painting from the clever forgery.
She could easily distinguish between identical twins by their personalities.
The expert distinguishes between authentic and counterfeit artworks.
02
識別する, 見分ける
to perceive or identify someone or something with clarity
Transitive: to distinguish a shape or sound
Example
In the fog, I could barely distinguish the shapes of the trees.
From a distance, it was hard to distinguish the mountain peaks against the cloudy sky.
He could distinguish the sound of her voice among all the others in the noisy room.
03
区別する (くべつする), 識別する (しきべつする)
to be the distinctive feature or characteristic between two things, people, etc.
Transitive: to distinguish sb/sth from others
Example
The bright red color distinguishes this car from the others in the lot.
The unique design of the building distinguishes it from others in the city.
His calm demeanor distinguishes him from the more energetic team members.
04
区別する (くべつする), 識別する (しきべつする)
to sort or divide things into different groups based on their features or qualities
Transitive: to distinguish sb/sth
Example
Scientists distinguish species by examining their genetic traits.
The art curator distinguished paintings by style, organizing the gallery accordingly.
The classification system distinguishes animals based on their habitat and behavior.
05
区別する, 識別する
to make something conspicuous or noteworthy by discerning it
Transitive: to distinguish sb/sth
Example
The artist distinguished the main character by using bold colors in the painting.
He distinguished himself at the competition by finishing first.
The chef distinguished the dish with a garnish that added a pop of color.
