JLPT N3 · 10 strokes
Kanji 差: "distinction, difference, variation"
The kanji 差 means "distinction, difference, variation, discrepancy, margin, balance". It is written with 10 strokes and belongs to JLPT level N3, read サ in on'yomi and さ.す, さ.し in kun'yomi.
Stroke order
Strokes are written in the order of the numbers. The order is not decorative: it is what gives the character its balance, and it is also how handwriting search works in Japanese dictionaries.
Readings
On'yomi (Sino-Japanese reading)
サ
Kun'yomi (native Japanese reading)
さ.すさ.し
In a kun'yomi reading, the dot separates the kanji from its okurigana: かた.る is read かたる and written 語る. A hyphen marks a bound position, like -び in 日.
At a glance
| Meaning | distinction, difference, variation, discrepancy, margin, balance |
|---|---|
| Strokes | 10 |
| JLPT level | N3 |
| Taught in Japan | grade 4 |
| Frequency rank | 449 of 2,501 |
Common words with 差
The most frequent words using this kanji, most common first, with furigana readings. Click one to open it in the reader.
- 差difference; variation · difference
- 差し出すto hold out; to extend (e.g. a hand) · to present; to submit; to tender
- 眼差し(a) look; gaze
- 指差すto point at
- 差すto shine · to be visible
- 差し込むinsérer, brancher, glisser (dans) · pénétrer, filtrer (lumière)
- 人差し指index finger; forefinger; first (occ. second) finger · second toe
- 差し上げるto lift up; to hold up; to raise · to give; to present; to offer
- 日差しsunlight; rays of the Sun
- 手を差し伸べるto lend a hand; to give a hand; to help; to extend a helping hand
- 差別distinction; differentiation; discrimination · discrimination (against people)
- 交差crossing; intersection · (genetic) crossing over
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