違う

ちがう

To differ; to be wrong

N5verb·chigau

How to remember it

違 (differ) — shout 違う! to say "No, that's wrong!" when correcting someone.

Example sentences

  • 私の意見はあなたと違います。

    わたしのいけんはあなたとちがいます。

    My opinion differs from yours.

  • この答えは違います。

    このこたえはちがいます。

    This answer is wrong.

Usage

Takes と for comparison; standalone 違う! means "That's wrong!"

Related words

同じ間違う正しい

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