Isolation or separation of people or things. Used for quarantine measures, segregating dangerous items, or social/structural separation.
感染者は病院で隔離された。
The infected person was isolated at the hospital.
危険物は専用の倉庫で隔離して保管する必要がある。
Dangerous substances need to be stored separately in a dedicated warehouse.
社会的な隔離を防ぐために支援が必要だ。
Support is necessary to prevent social isolation.