違い
ちがい
chigai
JLPT N3adjectiveVocabularyLevel 42 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
違い (ちがい (chigai)) means "Difference". It is read ちがい (chigai). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
Difference
Also : distinction · discrepancy
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Example Sentences
二人の意見には大きな違いがある。
ふたりのいけんにはおおきなちがいがある。
There is a big difference in the two people's opinions.
文化の違いを理解することが大切だ。
ぶんかのちがいをりかいすることがたいせつだ。
It is important to understand cultural differences.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
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