分ける

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 分ける (わける) is a transitive verb meaning to divide into shares or separate into categories.
• Basic usage: 同じ数ずつ分けた distributes treats equally, while 素材ごとに分けて sorts waste by material.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Distribution and classification
  • ずつ establishes equal shares; ごとに establishes categories. 分けた closes a past event, whereas 分けて links to the next action.