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いや、違う
iya, chigau
no, that's different
A: これはペンです。
A: This is a pen.
informal
A phrase used to correct or disagree with someone's statement, often in a polite or casual context.
A: これは本です。
A: This is a book.
B: いや、違う。これはノートです。
B: No, that's different. This is a notebook.
This phrase is commonly used in everyday conversations to politely correct someone or express disagreement.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Politeness
This phrase is generally polite and can be used in both formal and informal settings.
Gold Rule
Context
Use this phrase when you want to correct someone or express disagreement in a polite manner.
Word Origin
Combination of 'いや' (no) and '違う' (different).
Usage Notes
This phrase is often used in casual conversations to correct someone politely. It can also be used to express disagreement in a non-confrontational way.
Word Breakdown
いや
no
root違う
different
root和英辞典