違い

ちがい
JLPT:N3
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1Difference; distinction; discrepancy — the point(s) by which two or more things differ.

Noun

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この二つの商品の違いがよく分からない。

I can't clearly tell the difference between these two products.

文化の違いを理解することは大切だ。

Understanding cultural differences is important.

数字に小さな違いがあるが、意味はほぼ同じだ。

There are small numerical differences, but the meaning is mostly the same.

2A mistake or error; used to indicate an incorrect action or discrepancy (context-dependent).

Noun

Examples

読み違いで大きな損失が出てしまった。

A misreading led to a large loss.

計算の違いをチェックして、原因を探そう。

Check the calculation errors and try to find the cause.

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