小しょう差さ

noun

slight difference; narrow margin

Used for small gaps in scores, times, or quantities; often appears in competitive or comparative contexts. Antonym: 大差 (large difference).

Antonyms: 大差

• 選せん挙きょは小しょう差さで決けっ着ちゃくがついた。

  The election was decided by a narrow margin.

• 両りょうチームの実じつ力りょくは小しょう差さだ。

  There is only a slight difference in ability between the two teams.