Onyomi: サ · Kunyomi: さ.し, さ.す · Meanings: balance, difference, discrepancy, distinction, margin, variation
Kanji for balance, difference, discrepancy, distinction, margin
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差 is made from 羊, meaning “sheep,” on top, and 工, meaning “work” or “tool,” on the bottom. The image shows a sheep being examined or measured carefully with tools. This sense of distinguishing or noticing differences developed into the meaning of difference, distinction, or gap. From this idea, 差 came to mean difference, variation, or discrepancy.
差 shows examining a sheep with tools, representing difference or distinction.
Picture comparing two sheep carefully with a measuring tool. The gap or difference you notice is 差.
| Word | Reading | Meaning | Meta |
|---|---|---|---|
| 差 | さ | difference, variation | common JLPT-N3 Noun, Noun, used as a suffix |
| 差し | さし | between (e.g. two people), face to face | Noun |
| 差別 | さべつ | distinction, differentiation, discrimination | common JLPT-N3 Noun, Suru verb, Transitive verb |
| 差す | さす | to shine | common JLPT-N5 Godan verb with 'su' ending, Intransitive verb |
| 差異 | さい | difference, disparity, gap | common JLPT-N1 Noun |
| 差し上げる | さしあげる | to lift up, to hold up, to raise | common JLPT-N4 Ichidan verb, Transitive verb |
| 差し支え | さしつかえ | hindrance, impediment | common JLPT-N2 Noun |
| 差額 | さがく | balance, difference (in price, cost), margin | common JLPT-N1 Noun |
| 差し出す | さしだす | to hold out, to extend (e.g. a hand) | common JLPT-N1 Godan verb with 'su' ending, Transitive verb |
| 差し掛かる | さしかかる | to come near (to), to approach | common JLPT-N1 Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verb |