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“big difference” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajitaisa

Example

二つの案には大差がありません。futa tsu no an ni wa tai sa ga a ri ma se n

There is not much difference between the two plans.

Illustration for 大差 (big difference)

How to say “big difference” in Japanese

“Big difference” in Japanese is 大差 (taisa).

Describes a gap between things that is large enough to stand out clearly in comparison.

Full entry for 大差: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 大差

経験の有無で、仕事の速さに大差が出ます。kei ken no u mu de shi goto no haya sa ni tai sa ga de ma su

Whether someone has experience makes a big difference in how quickly they work.

Tips for using 大差

  • In everyday Japanese, 大差ない (taisa nai) is common when the difference between options is too small to matter.

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