紙一重

かみひとえ
Alternative writings: 紙ひとえ
Frequency:
1

a very narrow margin; a hair's breadth difference; barely different.

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Examples

勝敗は紙一重だった。

The outcome was decided by a very small margin.

合格と不合格の差は紙一重だった。

The difference between passing and failing was razor-thin.

この二つの案は紙一重で、どちらを選んでも大きな違いはない。

These two plans are a hair's breadth apart; choosing either won't make a big difference.

事故は紙一重で避けられた。

The accident was narrowly avoided.

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