相違点(そういてん)

そういてん
noun
point of difference; discrepancy
1. point of difference; discrepancy; distinction
A specific aspect in which two or more things differ. Commonly used in academic, business, and analytical contexts when comparing items systematically.
二(ふた)つの案(あん)の相違点(そういてん)を整理(せいり)する。
Let's organize the differences between the two proposals.
共通点(きょうつうてん)と相違点(そういてん)を比較(ひかく)してください。
Please compare the similarities and differences.
両国(りょうこく)の法律(ほうりつ)には大(おお)きな相違点(そういてん)がいくつかある。
There are several major differences between the two countries' laws.

USAGE:
A formal, analytical term often paired with 共通点(きょうつうてん) (common points, similarities) in comparisons. More formal than 違(ちが)い (difference).

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 相違点(そういてん)を挙(あ)げる (to list the differences)
  • 相違点(そういてん)を明(あき)らかにする (to clarify the differences)
  • 共通点(きょうつうてん)と相違点(そういてん) (similarities and differences)

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 違(ちが)い: difference — more casual and general
  • 差異(さい): difference, disparity — formal, emphasizes measurable gaps
  • 共通点(きょうつうてん): common point — the counterpart used in comparisons

Related Words

Antonym: 共通点(きょうつうてん) (common point)
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Added 2026.3.19 18:14 · Revised 2026.4.11 10:25
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