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違う
chigau
Description
「違う」は、二つのものが同じではない時や、正しくない時に使う言葉です。
"違う" is a word used when two things are not the same or when something is incorrect.
会話では「違う!」と言って、相手の言ったことを否定することもよくあります。
In conversation, people often say "違う!" to deny what the other person said.
Meanings
違うchigau
to be different; to differ
私の意見は彼と違う。
My opinion is different from his.
違うchigau
to be wrong; to be incorrect
その答えは違うよ。
That answer is wrong.
違うchigau
no; that's not it (in reply)
違う、そうじゃないよ。
No, that's not it.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
違う states a fact of difference or error; 間違える focuses on making a mistake.
- Usage
A blunt 違う can sound harsh; soften with 違うかな or ちょっと違う.
In videos
“この太陽と君の気持ちは違うぞ。”
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