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distinction in Japanese

distinction in Japanese is 区別, 違い — distinction means a difference or contrast between two things.

distinction in Japanese

区別
noun
Pronounced: kubetsu
That which distinguishes; a single occurrence of a determining factor or feature, the fact of being divided; separation, discrimination.
違い
noun
Pronounced: chigai
That which distinguishes; a single occurrence of a determining factor or feature, the fact of being divided; separation, discrimination.

What does "distinction" mean?

  1. noun A difference or contrast between two things.
    "There is an important distinction between the two terms."
  2. noun A special honor or mark of excellence.
    "She graduated with distinction."
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distinction in a sentence

  • There is an important distinction between the two terms.
  • She graduated with distinction.
  • He served with great distinction in the war.

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What is "distinction" in Japanese?

"distinction" in Japanese is 区別, 違い. distinction means: A difference or contrast between two things.

How do you pronounce 区別?

"distinction" in Japanese is 区別, pronounced "kubetsu".

How do you use "distinction" in a sentence?

Example: "There is an important distinction between the two terms." In Japanese, "distinction" is 区別, 違い.

Are there other ways to say "distinction" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "distinction": 区別, 違い.

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