Difference in Japanese

"difference" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.

差

sa

2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "difference". The most common choice is shown first.

違

Top pick

difference, differ

Reading: i

13 strokes

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Where it comes from

Composed of advance and leather. Taking wrong path.

What it carries

Violation, difference, discrepancy. Represents incorrectness.

Related kanji for "difference"

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for difference?

The most common kanji for "difference" is 違, read as i. It means difference, differ. Related kanji: 差 (difference).

How many strokes does 違 have?

違 has 13 strokes.