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違
On'yomi
イ
I
Kun'yomi
ちが.う・ちが.い・ちが.える・-ちが.える・たが.う・たが.える
chigau / chigai / chigaeru / chigaeru / tagau / tagaeru
difference · differ
Details
Stroke Order
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Component Breakdown
違=
辶韋
walk + 韋
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of advance and leather. Taking wrong path.
Symbolism
Violation, difference, discrepancy. Represents incorrectness.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Acknowledging differences
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
違いが分かる男
ちがいがわかるおとこ
A man who knows the difference
Someone who can discern quality
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 違 mean in Japanese?
違 means difference, differ.
How do you read 違?
On'yomi: イ (I). Kun'yomi: ちが.う、ちが.い、ちが.える、-ちが.える、たが.う、たが.える (chigau, chigai, chigaeru, chigaeru, tagau, tagaeru).
How many strokes does 違 have?
違 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 辶 (walk).
Is 違 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 違 (difference, differ) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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