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“discrepancy” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajizure

Example

計画と現実にずれがあります。kei kaku to gen jitsu ni zu re ga a ri ma su

There is a discrepancy between the plan and reality.

Illustration for ずれ (discrepancy)

How to say “discrepancy” in Japanese

“Discrepancy” in Japanese is ずれ (zure).

Marks the mismatch between an expected state and the state that actually occurs.

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

Example sentences with ずれ

二つの時計に五分のずれがあります。futa tsu no tokei ni go fun no zu re ga a ri ma su

The two clocks are five minutes out of sync.

Tips for using ずれ

  • In conversation, ずれ (zure) often describes a subtle mismatch in timing, expectations, or understanding rather than a complete break between two things.

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