great difference; wide margin
Used for a large gap in scores, numbers, ability, or degree. Often appears in comparative or competitive contexts.
Antonyms: 小差
He won the election by a wide margin.
There is a big difference in ability between the two teams.
The Japanese national team won by a large margin against their rival country.
He won the championship, establishing a wide lead over second place.
A large gap opened up between the two teams once the second half started.
Whichever plan you choose, there won't be much difference in the outcome.
開き is a casual word for a gap or spread, often used for scores or opinions, while 大差 stresses that the gap is notably wide.
隔たり suggests a distance or estrangement between things or people, whereas 大差 is more concrete, referring to a measurable gap in scores or ability.
slight difference; narrow margin
大差 means a large gap or lopsided difference, the opposite of 五分, which describes an even, closely matched contest.
Compound of 大 (big) and 差 (difference).