差: the kanji for difference
差 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means difference. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
差 is written in 10 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
差 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 3 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
サ (sa)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 差さ · sa | difference |
| 時差じさ · jisa | time difference |
さす (sasu)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 差すさす · sasu | to hold up (an umbrella); to point |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 二つの値段には大きな差がある。Futatsu no nedan ni wa ōkina sa ga aru.There is a big difference between the two prices.
- …日本とアメリカには時差がある。Nihon to Amerika ni wa jisa ga aru.There is a time difference between Japan and America.
- 雨が降ってきたので傘を差した。Ame ga futte kita node kasa o sashita.It started to rain, so I put up my umbrella.
- 二人の意見には差があった。Futari no iken ni wa sa ga atta.There was a difference between the two people's opinions.
- 時差ぼけでまだ眠い。Jisabōke de mada nemui.I'm still sleepy from jet lag.
Questions about 差
How many strokes does 差 have?
差 is written in 10 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 差?
The on readings are sa (サ). The kun readings are sasu (さす).
What JLPT level is 差?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
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Qualities and conditions
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 差
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.