段だん違ちがい

noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', na-adjective, noun

on a completely different level; far superior; worlds apart

Emphasizes a huge gap in ability, quality, or degree, often in a positive sense. Used as a な-adjective or with の.

• 彼かれの実じつ力りょくは他ほかの選せん手しゅとは段だん違ちがいだ。

  His ability is on a completely different level from the other players.

• このレストランの味あじは段だん違ちがいに美味おいしい。

  The food at this restaurant is far better.

noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun

of different heights; uneven

Literal meaning referring to physical differences in height or level, such as steps, shelves, or surfaces. Less common than the figurative sense.

• 段だん違ちがいの棚たなを設せっ置ちした。

  We installed shelves of different heights.

• 道どう路ろが段だん違ちがいになっていて危あぶない。

  The road is uneven and dangerous.