いや、違う
iya, chigauphrase★Beginner— 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
💡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