違: the kanji for differ; wrong
違 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means differ; wrong. Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
違 is written in 13 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
違 has 3 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 2 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
イ (i)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 違反いはん · ihan | violation |
ちがう (chigau)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 違うちがう · chigau | to be different; to be wrong |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 彼はルール違反をしてしまった。Kare wa rūru ihan o shite shimatta.He ended up violating the rules.
- 二人の意見は少し違っていた。Futari no iken wa sukoshi chigatte ita.The two people's opinions were slightly different.
- 交通違反で罰金を払った。Kōtsū ihan de bakkin o haratta.I paid a fine for a traffic violation.
- この二つは色が違います。Kono futatsu wa iro ga chigaimasu.These two are different in color.
- 規則違反は許されません。Kisoku ihan wa yurusaremasen.Rule violations are not allowed.
Questions about 違
How many strokes does 違 have?
違 is written in 13 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 違?
The on readings are i (イ). The kun readings are chigau (ちがう), chigaeru (ちがえる).
What JLPT level is 違?
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 違
- 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.