make a difference

Verb

idiomatic intransitive

(idiomatic, intransitive) To carry out an action, the result of which is a significant change, or an altered circumstance. / (idiomatic, intransitive) To be of importance; to matter.

Japanese Meaning

行動によって状況に大きな変化や影響をもたらす / 重要である、意味がある

What is this buttons?

Even small acts of kindness can make a difference in someone's day.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

些細な親切でも誰かの一日に変化をもたらすことがある。

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Sense（1）

(idiomatic, intransitive) To carry out an action, the result of which is a significant change, or an altered circumstance.

I was hoping that, by volunteering at this refuge, I could make a difference, however small.

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Sense（2）

(idiomatic, intransitive) To be of importance; to matter.

I don't think it makes a difference whether you come tonight or not.

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makes a difference

（ present singular third-person ）

making a difference

（ participle present ）

made a difference

（ participle past ）

made a difference

（ past ）

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