Note
The sheep takes a bend at work, making a clear distinction.
Breakdown of distinction
bend
丿 component
work
工 component
This kanji looks like an I-beam used in construction work.
sheep
羊
Sheep eat all weeds they can find on the soil.
Usages of distinction
交差点kousaten
intersection
差
distinction
差すsasu
to hold up (an umbrella)
差すsasu
to shine
差し上げるsasiageru
to give (humbly); to offer (humbly)
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“How do verb conjugations work in Japanese?”
Japanese verbs conjugate based on tense, politeness, and mood. For example, the polite present form adds ‑ます to the verb stem, while the past tense uses ‑ました. Unlike English, Japanese verbs don't change based on the subject — the same form works for "I", "you", and "they".
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