違い

ちがい
JLPT:N3
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1

Difference; distinction; discrepancy — the point(s) by which two or more things differ.

Noun

Examples

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.

2

A 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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