Quick answer
差 is the kanji for "Margin / Balance / Variation". A common reading is さ.す (sasu). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Margin / Balance / Variation
Also : Margin · Balance · Variation · Difference · Distinction · Discrepancy
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Memory Aid
The kanji 差 represents 'DISTINCTION'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of distinction.
On-reading: さ — remember this sound by associating it with distinction. Kun-reading: さ.す.
Example Sentences
両者の差は小さいです。
りょうしゃのさはちいさいです。
The difference between both parties is small.
差別のない社会を目指しています。
さべつのないしゃかいをめざしています。
We're aiming for a society without discrimination.
Vocabulary using 差
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