紙一重
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 紙一重
1
paper-thin (difference); razor-thin; very slight
Examples
天才と狂人の差は紙一重だ。
Genius is but one remove from madness.
Kanji in this Word
紙
10 strokes
Frequency: 559
JLPT N3
Grade 2
Meanings
paper
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かみ
一
1 strokes
Frequency: 2
JLPT N4
Grade 1
Meanings
one
one radical (no.1)
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
イチ
イツ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ひと-
ひと.つ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
かず
い
いっ
いる
かつ
かづ
てん
はじめ
ひ
ひとつ
まこと
重
9 strokes
Frequency: 193
JLPT N3
Grade 3
Meanings
heavy
important
esteem
respect
heap up
pile up
nest of boxes
-fold
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ジュウ
チョウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
え
おも.い
おも.り
おも.なう
かさ.ねる
かさ.なる
おも
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
さね
しげ
しげる
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