synonym Comparative
引き算
VS
差し引き
Differences Between "引き算" and "差し引き"
Option A
引き算
Meaning
subtraction (mathematics)
Reading
ひきざん (hikizan)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
10から4を引き算すると6です。
If you subtract 4 from 10, it's 6.
Option B
差し引き
Meaning
deduction; subtraction; balance; net
Reading
さしひき (sashihiki)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
手数料を差し引きすると、残金は1000円だった。
After deducting the fees, the remaining balance was 1000 yen.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(subtraction (mathematics))"?
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使い分け解説:
- 引き算: The mathematical operation of subtracting numbers.
- 差し引き: ある総額から特定の金額を引くこと、または引かれた後の最終的な金額を指します。計算や金銭のやり取りでよく使われます。動詞「差し引く」の連用形が名詞化したものです。 (Refers to deducting a specific amount from a total sum, or the final amount after deductions. Often used in calculations and financial transactions. It's the nominalized conjunctive form of the verb 'sashihiku'.)
- 引き算: The mathematical operation of subtracting numbers.
- 差し引き: ある総額から特定の金額を引くこと、または引かれた後の最終的な金額を指します。計算や金銭のやり取りでよく使われます。動詞「差し引く」の連用形が名詞化したものです。 (Refers to deducting a specific amount from a total sum, or the final amount after deductions. Often used in calculations and financial transactions. It's the nominalized conjunctive form of the verb 'sashihiku'.)
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