1.
time difference
The difference in time between two time zones.
日本とニューヨークの時差は14時間です。
The time difference between Japan and New York is 14 hours.
時差ボケで眠い。
I'm sleepy from jet lag.
海外との時差を考えて電話する。
I call taking the time difference with overseas into account.
2.
time lag, delay
A gap or delay in time between events or processes.
時差出勤を導入する会社が増えている。
More companies are introducing staggered work hours.
放送は時差で配信される。
The broadcast is streamed with a time lag.
注文から届くまでに時差がある。
There's a delay between ordering and delivery.
時差 combines 時 (time) + 差 (difference).
COMMON COMPOUNDS:
- 時差ボケ (jet lag)
- 時差出勤 (staggered commuting)
- 時差通勤 (staggered commuting)
COMMON PATTERNS:
- ~との時差 (time difference with ~)
- 時差が~時間 (time difference of ~ hours)
- 時差を計算する (to calculate time difference)
USAGE NOTES:
- Essential for international communication and travel
- 時差ボケ (jet lag) is one of the most common uses
Related Words
Related:
差 (difference)