(じさ)

じさ
noun
time difference, time lag
time-generaltravel
1. time difference
The difference in time between two time zones.
日本(にほん)ニューヨーク時差(じさ)14時間(じかん)です。
The time difference between Japan and New York is 14 hours.
時差(じさ)ボケ(ねむ)
I'm sleepy from jet lag.
I call taking the time difference with overseas into account.
2. time lag, delay
A gap or delay in time between events or processes.
More companies are introducing staggered work hours.
The broadcast is streamed with a time lag.
There's a delay between ordering and delivery.

時差(じさ) combines () (time) + () (difference).

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Usage

  • Essential for international communication and travel
  • 時差(じさ)ボケ (jet lag) is one of the most common uses