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差 さ N3

  1. difference; variation
  2. difference

差す さす N5

  1. to shine
  2. to be visible
  3. to be tinged with
  4. to flow in; to rise (of water levels)
  5. to be felt (i.e. as an emotion); to come over one
  6. to hold up (an umbrella, etc.); to put up; to raise
  7. to extend one's arm straight ahead (in dance)
  8. to insert; to put in
  9. to carry under one's arm; to wear (a sword) in one's belt; to wear at one's side
  10. to insert one's arm under an opponent's arm
  11. to pole (a boat)
  12. to add (liquid); to pour; to serve (drinks)
  13. to apply; to colour; to dye; to put on (lipstick, etc.)
  14. to burn; to light (a fire)
  15. to close; to fasten; to lock; to shut
  16. to leave undone; to stop in the midst of

差し上げる さしあげる N4

  1. to hold up; to lift up; to raise
  2. to give; to offer; to present
  3. to do (for someone)

差別 さべつ N3

  1. differentiation; discrimination; distinction
  2. discrimination (against people)

差し引き さしひき N2

  1. balance; deduction; subtraction
  2. ebb and flow; rise and fall

差し支え さしつかえ N2

  1. hindrance; impediment

差し出す さしだす N1

  1. to extend (e.g. a hand); to hold out
  2. to present; to submit; to tender
  3. to give (up); to sacrifice
  4. to forward; to send

差し掛かる さしかかる N1

  1. to approach; to come near (to)
  2. to approach (e.g. a climax); to be about to reach (a stage, period, etc.); to be on the verge of
  3. to hang over; to overhang

差し支える さしつかえる N1

  1. to be hindered (from doing); to become impeded; to have difficulty; to hinder; to interfere (with); to suffer inconvenience

差額 さがく N1

  1. balance; difference (in price, cost); margin
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