僅差(きんさ)

僅差(きんさ) describes a very small gap or margin, most commonly in competitive contexts like sports, elections, and rankings.

Common collocations

• 僅差(きんさ)で勝(か)つ: to win by a narrow margin
• 僅差(きんさ)で負(ま)ける: to lose by a narrow margin
• 僅差(きんさ)の勝利(しょうり): narrow victory
• 僅差(きんさ)の試合(しあい): close game
• 僅差(きんさ)で決(き)まる: to be decided by a slim margin

Usage

Very common in news reporting and sports commentary. Typically used with the particle で to indicate the margin: 僅差(きんさ)で (by a narrow margin).

Similar words

• 大差(たいさ): large margin (opposite)
• 接戦(せっせん): close contest, close fight (describes the competition itself, not just the margin)