No. 144 in Japanese
違い
"Difference" or "distinction."
In a sentence
文化の違いは人々を理解する鍵です。
The differences in culture are the key to understanding people.
Here, '違い' (chigai) is used to indicate distinct differences or variations among cultures.
この問題には違いがないように見えます。
This issue seems to have no differences.
In this case, '違い' refers to a lack of variations or distinctions in the scenario being discussed.
意見の違いが議論を深めます。
Differences in opinions deepen the discussion.
Here, '違い' highlights differing viewpoints which contribute to a broader discussion.
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