Translation and Meaning of: 差 - sa
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 差 (sa) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: sa
Kana: さ
Type: noun
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Translation / Meaning: difference; variation
Meaning in English: difference;variation
Definition: Different things. difference.
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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (差) sa
差 is a Japanese word that can have various meanings depending on the context in which it is used. The word can mean "difference", "discrepancy", "deviation", "error", "fault" or "defect". The etymology of the word dates back to the Heian period (794-1185), when the word was written with the kanji "差" and meant "difference" or "discrepancy". The word can also be written with other kanji, such as "狭" (narrow) and "刺" (stab), depending on the context in which it is used. In grammatical terms, the word is classified as a noun or a transitive verb.How to Write in Japanese - (差) sa
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Synonyms and Similar - (差) sa
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
違い; 差異; 相違; 差分; 差異点
Words containing: 差
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Kana: ゆびさす
Romaji: yubisasu
Translation / Meaning:
point at
Kana: ものさし
Romaji: monosashi
Translation / Meaning:
ruler; measure
Kana: ひとさしゆび
Romaji: hitosashiyubi
Translation / Meaning:
index finger
Kana: じさ
Romaji: jisa
Translation / Meaning:
time difference
Kana: さべつ
Romaji: sabetsu
Translation / Meaning:
discrimination; distinction; differentiation
Kana: さしあげる
Romaji: sashiageru
Translation / Meaning:
to give; to sustain; rise; to offer
Kana: さしかかる
Romaji: sashikakaru
Translation / Meaning:
approach; come close to; approach.
Kana: さしだす
Romaji: sashidasu
Translation / Meaning:
to present; submit; grant; wait
Kana: さしつかえ
Romaji: sashitsukae
Translation / Meaning:
obstacle; barrier
Kana: さしつかえる
Romaji: sashitsukaeru
Translation / Meaning:
interfere; prevent; become hindered
Words with the same pronunciation: さ sa
Example Sentences - (差) sa
Below are some example sentences:
差別は許されません。
Sabetsu wa yurusaremasen
Discrimination is not allowed.
Discrimination is not allowed.
- 差別 - discrimination
- は - topic particle
- 許されません - not allowed
人差し指で指し示す。
Hitosashiyubi de sashishimesu
Point with the index finger.
Point with your index finger.
- 人 (hito) - person
- 差し指 (sashiyubi) - index finger
- で (de) - with
- 指し示す (sashimesasu) - to point
格差が社会問題として深刻化している。
Kakusa ga shakai mondai to shite shinkokuka shite iru
Inequality is becoming a serious social problem.
The gap is becoming more serious as a social problem.
- 格差 - inequality
- が - subject particle
- 社会 - society
- 問題 - problem
- として - as
- 深刻化 - aggravation
- している - It's running
人種差別は許されない。
Jinshu sabetsu wa yurusarenai
Racial discrimination is not allowed.
- 人種差別 - Racial discrimination
- は - Topic particle
- 許されない - Not allowed
交差点で右に曲がってください。
Kousaten de migi ni magatte kudasai
Please turn right at the intersection.
Turn right at the intersection.
- 交差点 - means "crossing" in Japanese.
- で - is a particle that indicates the place where the action takes place, in this case, "at the intersection".
- 右に - means "to the right" in Japanese.
- 曲がって - is the verb "curver" in the present tense and in the form -te, which indicates a continuous action.
- ください - is a polite way of asking for something in Japanese, in this case, "please turn to the right."
交差点には注意してください。
Kousaten ni wa chuui shite kudasai
Please pay attention at the intersection.
Be careful with the intersection.
- 交差点 - means "crossing" in Japanese.
- に - is a particle that indicates the location of the object of the sentence, in this case, the intersection.
- は - is a particle that indicates the topic of the sentence, in this case, the attention warning.
- 注意 - means "attention" in Japanese.
- してください - is an expression that means "please do" or "please pay attention."
この物差しで長さを測ってください。
Kono monosashi de nagasa wo hakatte kudasai
Please measure the length with this ruler.
Measure the length with this ruler.
- この - demonstrative pronoun meaning "this"
- 物差し - noun meaning "ruler"
- で - particle that indicates the means or tool used to carry out the action
- 長さ - noun meaning "length"
- を - particle that indicates the direct object of the action
- 測って - verb "測る" in the affirmative imperative, which means "to measure"
- ください - verb "くださる" in the affirmative imperative, which means "please"
差額は返金されます。
Sagaku wa henkin saremasu
The difference will be refunded.
- 差額 - value difference
- は - topic particle
- 返金 - reimbursement
- されます - passive form of the verb "to be done"
彼は窓に手を差し伸べた。
Kare wa mado ni te o sashino beta
He reached out to the window.
He reached out to the window.
- 彼 (kare) - He (personal pronoun)
- は (wa) - Topic particle
- 窓 (mado) - Window
- に (ni) - target particle
- 手 (te) - Hand
- を (wo) - Direct Object Particle
- 差し伸べた (sashino beta) - Extended (verb)
私はあなたにこのプレゼントを差し上げます。
Watashi wa anata ni kono purezento wo sashiageru
I will give you this gift.
I will give you this gift.
- 私 (watashi) - personal pronoun meaning "I"
- は (wa) - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence, in this case "I"
- あなた (anata) - personal pronoun meaning "you"
- に (ni) - particle that indicates the recipient of the action, in this case "to you"
- この (kono) - demonstrative adjective meaning "this"
- プレゼント (purezento) - noun meaning "gift"
- を (wo) - particle that indicates the direct object of the action, in this case "the present"
- 差し上げます (sashiagemasu) - verb meaning "to give", in the sense of offering something with respect or humility
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "difference; variation" é "(差) sa". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.