This is the 1414th most frequent Japanese word.

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Difference; gap; variation.


差 in this sentence is used to express the measurable difference or gap between ages, typically as a quantitative comparison.

彼と私の年齢の差は5歳です。

The age difference between him and me is 5 years.


差 here denotes the variation or discrepancy in cost, highlighting differences in monetary value.

この材料の価格の差は大きい。

The price difference of these materials is significant.


差 is used to describe the qualitative disparity or variation between two entities, emphasizing non-numerical contrast.

勝負における実力の差が明らかになった。

The difference in skill in the match became evident.