Kanji

What does the kanji 差 mean?

差 means difference; disparity. On'yomi サ. Kun'yomi さ.す、さ.し.

Quick facts
On'yomiサ
Kun'yomiさ.す、さ.し
Strokes10
Main radical工
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
On'yomi サKun'yomi さ.す、さ.し
N3 · estimated, JLPT framework10 strokes

difference; disparity

Memory hook

Two parts set beside the craftsman's rule (工) but not equal — DIFFERENCE, GAP.

Stroke order · 10 strokes

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Common words

  • 差すさすto hold up (an umbrella)
  • 交差点こうさてんintersection, crossroads
  • 差し上げるさしあげるto give, to present (humble form of あげる)

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Data sources and licences

English meanings, On/Kun readings, stroke counts: KANJIDIC2 — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Components: KRADFILE (EDRDG). Stroke order: KanjiVG (Ulrich Apel), licensed CC BY-SA 3.0. Mnemonics written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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