いや、違う

iya, chigau
phraseBeginner no, that's different
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

違うよphrase
that's not right
違いますphrase
it's different

💡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
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