分かれる

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: The ichidan intransitive verb 分かれる (わかれる) means one route, group, or opinion splitting into multiple parts.
• Basic usage: Directions appear in 左右に分かれる, while the resulting number is stated in 二つに分かれる.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• An intransitive split in paths or opinions
  • It is intransitive, presenting the subject as divided rather than someone dividing an object.