段差
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Meanings
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difference in grades; rank difference
Used in games like go or shogi to describe a difference in skill level or rank between players.
Since there is a rank difference between us, I received a handicap.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉に段差があるthere is a step/bump at 〈place〉
There's a step at the station entrance.
- 段差を縮めるto narrow the gap in rank/skill
Through practice, he narrowed the rank gap with the top players.
- 段差でつまずくto trip over a bump/step
I tripped over a bump in the sidewalk and fell.
- 段差に気をつけるto watch out for a step/bump
Please watch out for the step ahead.
- 段差を解消するto eliminate a height difference (e.g. for accessibility)
We removed the step at the entrance to make it barrier-free.