JLPT N1 Advanced
落差
Difference in elevation levels; significant gap or discrepancy.
Readings
1 Noun
Physical Drop" / "Difference in Height
Indicates the vertical distance between two points, commonly used to describe the height of a waterfall or hydraulic head.
Example
この 滝 は 落差 が 50 メートル あり ます 。
This waterfall has a 50-meter drop.
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2 Noun
A Surprising Gap" / "Discrepancy
Denotes a stark discrepancy or contrast between two conditions, such as expectations versus reality or varying emotional states.
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