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差

差 — distinction, difference, variation

Learn the correct stroke order for 差 (distinction), a 10-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 410 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)サsa
Kun'yomi (訓読み)さ.すsasu、さ.しsashi
Strokes10
Radical工
Frequency#449
Meaningsdistinction, difference, variation, discrepancy, margin, balance

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

格差かくさqualitative difference; disparity; gapnoun
誤差ごさmeasurement error; calculation errornoun
交差こうさcrossing; intersectionnoun
差すさすto shineverb
差異さいdifference; disparity; gapnoun
差益さえきmarginal profitsnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 差 (distinction) is taught in grade 4 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 10 strokes with radical 工.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 差 is #449, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

格差かくさ — qualitative difference; disparity; gap
誤差ごさ — measurement error; calculation error
交差こうさ — crossing; intersection

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (工)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 差 have?

The kanji 差 (distinction) has 10 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 差?

差 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 差 mean?

差 means: distinction, difference, variation, discrepancy, margin, balance. On'yomi readings: サ. Kun'yomi readings: さ.す, さ.し.

What JLPT level is 差?

差 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.