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異なる

kotonaru

Description

「異なる」は、二つ以上のものが同じではない、ちがうという意味の言葉です。

"異なる" means that two or more things are not the same, they are different.

話し言葉では「ちがう」を使いますが、「異なる」は少しかたい書き言葉でよく使われます。

In spoken language, "ちがう" is used, but "異なる" is a slightly formal written word often used.

Meanings

異なるkotonaru

to differ; to be different from something

国によって文化が異なる。

Culture varies by country.

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Notes

  • Nuance

    異なる is more formal and written than 違う, common in reports and academic text.

  • Grammar

    often used as 〜と異なる or 〜によって異なる to mark what something differs from.

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