WORD DETAIL
僅差
きんさ
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Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure:
僅差(きんさ)means a very small difference between two things. - Basic usage: It is used for close vote counts or sports results where a narrow margin separates the competitors.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- A narrow margin and an equal score
僅差で勝つmeans to win by a very small margin. It differs from同点, having the same score.

