Meaning

Primary

Difference

Word Type

noun, suffix

Explanation

This is a single kanji with an on the end, meaning you'd think it's probably an adjective. However in this case, it's a noun. What's the noun form of different? It's difference.

Reading

ちがい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading is the same as the one you learned with the kanji. Not different at all.

Context

Context Sentences

この新製品とあの型落ちした商品の違いは何ですか?

What's the difference between this new product and that old model?

私たちは、みんなに違いがあることを理解し、認め合う必要があります。

There is a need to understand that we all have differences and that we should accept one another.

清掃員と副社長の違いなんて全く分からないね。

I don’t understand the difference at all between a janitor and an executive vice president.

Kanji Composition