Japanese Conversation · Level 32
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Japanese word
ずれ
Pronunciation
Romajizure
Meaning
- noundiscrepancy
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.
More examples
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.
Core concept
Marks the mismatch between an expected state and the state that actually occurs.
Common phrases
時間のずれji kan no zu re
a time difference
認識のずれnin shiki no zu re
a gap in understanding
意見のずれi ken no zu re
a difference of opinion
計画とのずれkei kaku to no zu re
a deviation from the plan
Similar words
食い違いkuichigai: A mismatch in facts, plans, or interpretations that should correspond.
差異sai: A noticeable difference between two things or states.
誤差gosa: The amount by which an actual value differs from an expected value.
不一致fuitchi: A state in which two things do not agree or match.
Definition in Japanese
物事の位置・時期・認識などがそろわずに生じる差。mono goto no i chi ji ki nin shiki na do ga so ro wa zu ni shō ji ru sa
Word origin
The noun ずれ (zure) comes from the verb ずれる (zureru) and names the resulting state when things fail to align.
Usage tips
- In conversation, ずれ (zure) often describes a subtle mismatch in timing, expectations, or understanding rather than a complete break between two things.