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Kanji dictionary: 差 (distinction)
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差
Distinction
This kanji has
10
strokes. It is being learnt at
grade 4
.
This kanji belongs to
jōyō (regular-use)
kanji.
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Meaning:
distinction, difference, variation, discrepancy, margin, balance
On reading:
サ
sa
Kun reading:
さ-す、さ-し
sa-su, sa-shi
Use examples
人種差別
じんしゅさべつ
racial discrimination, segregation, apartheid
信号のない交差点
しんごうのないこうさてん
the crossroads (intersection, junction) without traffic signals
傘を差す
かさをさす
put up an umbrella
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