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On'yomi
I
Kun'yomi
ちが.う・ちが.い・ちが.える・-ちが.える・たが.う・たが.える
chigau / chigai / chigaeru / chigaeru / tagau / tagaeru

difference · differ

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Strokes13
Frequency#344
Radicalwalk(3)

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Strokes13

Component Breakdown

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walk + 韋

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of advance and leather. Taking wrong path.

Symbolism

Violation, difference, discrepancy. Represents incorrectness.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Acknowledging differences

Words & Expressions

Proverbs & Idioms

違いが分かる男

ちがいがわかるおとこ

A man who knows the difference

Someone who can discern quality