差
distinction · difference · variation · discrepancy · margin · balance
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of sheep and craft. Difference in sheep.
Symbolism
Discrimination, difference, error. Represents difference.
Component Breakdown
sheep + 工
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
千差万別
せんさばんべつ
an infinite variety of; multifarious; being extremely varied and wide-ranging
Proverbs & Idioms
差をつける
さをつける
To make a difference
Creating distinction from others
Anime & Manga
異世界でスキルを解体したらチートな嫁が増殖しました 概念交差のストラクチャー
Isekai de Skill wo Kaitai Shitara Cheat na Yome ga Zoushoku Shimashita: Gainen Kousa no Structure
A well-known work with 差 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
“difference”
“balance”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 差 mean in Japanese?
差 means distinction, difference, variation, discrepancy, margin, balance.
How do you read 差?
On'yomi: サ (SA). Kun'yomi: さ.す、さ.し (sasu, sashi).
How many strokes does 差 have?
差 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 工 (work).
Is 差 a good kanji for a tattoo?
差 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means distinction, difference, variation, discrepancy, margin, balance. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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