이별

parting, separation, breakup

ˈiː b j ʌ̹ ɭ
noun Rare #27,716
parting, separation, breakup Often refers to the end of a romantic relationship; can also mean parting from someone more generally.
KO: 그와의 이별은 힘들었어요.
EN: Parting from him was hard.

이별은 나중에 해

Let's break up later.

— 학이 난다 (1957)

너 이별이 왜 슬픈 줄 알아?

Do you know why breakups are so sad?

— Pavane (2026)

미리 이별 연습을 해봅시다

Let's practice saying goodbye ahead of time.

— 화양연화 (2000)

경극과 이별 이에요

I'm saying goodbye to Peking opera.

— 패왕별희 (1993)