違い

ちがい
JLPT:N3
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1A difference, distinction, or discrepancy between two or more things, typically noted when comparing them.

Noun

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AプランとBプランの違いを表にまとめてみた。

I summarized the differences between Plan A and Plan B in a table.

双子なのに、二人の性格の違いははっきりしている。

Even though they're twins, the difference in their personalities is clear.

文化の違いを理解しないと、誤解が生まれやすい。

If you don't understand cultural differences, misunderstandings are likely to arise.

値段の違いほど、品質に大きな差はないように感じた。

I didn't feel there was as much of a difference in quality as there was in price.

2A mistake or error — a discrepancy from what should be correct, such as an error in figures or a discrepancy in testimony.

Noun

Examples

伝票の金額に違いがあり、経理担当者が原因を調べている。

There's an error in the invoice amount, and the accountant is looking into the cause.

彼の証言と記録に違いがあったことが、後に大きな問題となった。

The discrepancy between his testimony and the records later became a major issue.

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