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
Pronounced: kubetsu
That which distinguishes; a single occurrence of a determining factor or feature, the fact of being divided; separation, discrimination.
違い
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?
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noun A difference or contrast between two things.
"There is an important distinction between the two terms."
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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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