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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