JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
差 — distinction
- Reading
- サ・さ.す・さ.し
- Meaning
- distinction; difference; variation; discrepancy; margin; balance
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
差 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is サ・さ.す・さ.し and it means distinction; difference; variation; discrepancy; margin; balance. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
差 appears in everyday japanese words such as 差 (difference), 差異 (difference) and 差額 (balance).
Japanese words containing 差
Frequently asked questions
What does 差 mean in Japanese?
差 means distinction; difference; variation; discrepancy; margin; balance in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 差 read?
差 is read サ・さ.す・さ.し. Reading it inside real words — 差 and 差異 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 差 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 差 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 差 in a word?
A common word containing 差 is 差 (さ) — "difference". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 差 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 差 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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