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What is the Kanji for 'Differ' and 'Different'? | 違

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Differ' and 'Different', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Differ' and 'Different' is 違.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Differ, Different

    Reading

    kunyomiちが

    chiga

    onyomi

    i

    Parts

    Walk

    Example Word

    違い: difference. The Japanese noun '違い (ちがい)' means 'difference'. It is used to describe a distinction or contrast between two or more things. This word is commonly used in comparisons or when pointing out discrepancies. For example: There is a big difference between these two「この二つには大きな違いがある」(このふたつにはおおきなちがいがある). I noticed the difference「違いに気づいた」(ちがいにきづいた). It can also be used in phrases like '違いがない (ちがいがない)' meaning 'there is no difference' or 'it makes no difference'.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    13

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    184

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    radical

    Meaning

    Walk

    component

Words Using

This kanji is used in 13 words:

    word

    違う

    Meaning

    Differ, Be wrong

    word

    違い

    Meaning

    Difference

    word

    間違い

    Meaning

    Mistake

    word

    間違う

    Meaning

    Mistake

    word

    違反

    Meaning

    Violation

    word

    違法

    Meaning

    Illegal

    word

    相違

    Meaning

    Difference

    word

    間違える

    Meaning

    Mistake

    word

    勘違い

    Meaning

    Misunderstanding

    word

    違いない

    Meaning

    Certain

    word

    人違い

    Meaning

    Mistaken identity

    word

    見違える

    Meaning

    Mistake, Fail to recognize

    word

    違和

    Meaning

    Discomfort

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 32 kanji contain the part ⻌ as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Week

    kanji

    Meaning

    Far

    kanji

    Meaning

    Near

    kanji

    Meaning

    Slow, Late

    kanji

    Meaning

    Attain, Plural

    kanji

    Meaning

    Send

    kanji

    Meaning

    Fortune

    kanji

    Meaning

    Quick

    kanji

    Meaning

    Exceed, Error

    kanji

    Meaning

    Choose

    kanji

    Meaning

    Advance

    kanji

    退

    Meaning

    Retreat

    kanji

    Meaning

    Reverse

    kanji

    Meaning

    Make, Build

    kanji

    Meaning

    Put in, Crowded

    kanji

    Meaning

    Use, Dispatch

    kanji

    Meaning

    Catch up with, Apprehend

    kanji

    Meaning

    Leave behind

    kanji

    Meaning

    State, Mention

    kanji

    Meaning

    Welcome

    kanji

    Meaning

    Return, Send back

    kanji

    Meaning

    Pursue, Drive out

    kanji

    Meaning

    Consummate, Accomplish

    kanji

    Meaning

    Treat, Interview

    kanji

    Meaning

    Swift

    kanji

    Meaning

    Go around, Patrol

    kanji

    Meaning

    Elude, Deviate

    kanji

    Meaning

    Obstruct, Intercept

    kanji

    Meaning

    Encounter, Meet with

    kanji

    Meaning

    Obey, Abide by

    kanji

    Meaning

    Die, Pass on

    kanji

    Meaning

    Transfer, Transition

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 4 kanji contain the part 韋 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Protect, Defense

    kanji

    Meaning

    Great, Admirable

    kanji

    Meaning

    Horizontal, Latitude

    kanji

    Meaning

    Korea

Learn the Kanji

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What does 違 mean?

違 means 'Differ' and 'Different'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Junior Highschool, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N3 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.