ずれ

• Reading: ずれ
• Romaji: zure
• Pronunciation: /d͡zɯ.ɾe/

Meaning

Gap; lag; slippage; discrepancy. A deviation from an expected position or standard.

A noun derived from the verb ずれる (to slip, to shift). Describes any kind of deviation, misalignment, or discrepancy. Used for physical misalignment (printing offset), temporal lag (time difference), and abstract discrepancy (gap between expectations and reality). Very versatile in both casual and formal contexts.

Examples

1. 二人の意見にはかなりのずれがある。 There's quite a gap between the two of them in terms of opinion.
2. 印刷の色のずれが気になる。 The color misalignment in the printing is bothering me.
3. 時差のずれで体調を崩してしまった。 The jet lag threw off my health.

Usage Guide

Context: daily life, printing, technology, interpersonal

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Nominalization of the native Japanese verb ずれる (to slip, to shift, to be displaced). The hiragana form is standard as there is no commonly used kanji for this word.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal