difference in Japanese
difference in Japanese is 違い, 差異, 差 — difference means the way in which two or more things are unlike each other.
difference in Japanese
違い
Pronounced: chigai
(uncountable) The quality of being different.
差異
Pronounced: sai
(uncountable) The quality of being different.
違い
Pronounced: chigai
(countable) A characteristic of something that makes it different from something else.
差
Pronounced: sa
(countable) The result of a subtraction; sometimes the absolute value of this result.
What does "difference" mean?
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noun The way in which two or more things are unlike each other.
"The main difference between the two recipes is the type of flour."
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noun A disagreement between people.
"The two neighbours had a difference of opinion over the garden fence."
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noun The result you get by subtracting one number from another.
"Subtract the smaller number from the larger one to find the difference."
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noun A meaningful effect or change on a situation.
"A kind word can make a huge difference to someone having a bad day."
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difference in a sentence
- The main difference between the two recipes is the type of flour.
- Can you spot the difference between these two photos?
- The two neighbours had a difference of opinion over the garden fence.
- Despite their differences, the two sisters never stayed angry for long.
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What is "difference" in Japanese?
"difference" in Japanese is 違い, 差異, 差. difference means: The way in which two or more things are unlike each other.
How do you pronounce 違い?
"difference" in Japanese is 違い, pronounced "chigai".
How do you use "difference" in a sentence?
Example: "The main difference between the two recipes is the type of flour." In Japanese, "difference" is 違い, 差異, 差.
Are there other ways to say "difference" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "difference": 違い, 差異, 差.
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