いや、違うよ
iya, chigau yophrase★Beginner— no, that's different
informal
A casual way to correct someone or disagree with them, often used in informal conversations.
A: これはペンだね。
A: This is a pen, right?
B: いや、違うよ。これは鉛筆だよ。
B: No, that's different. This is a pencil.
💡
This phrase is commonly used in everyday conversations to politely correct someone or express disagreement.
💡Pro Tip
Casual Usage
This phrase is informal and should be used with friends or in casual settings. In more formal situations, consider using 'いいえ、違います' instead.
📖Word Origin
Combination of 'いや' (no) and '違う' (to be different) with the casual ending 'よ' (yo).
📝Usage Notes
This phrase is very common in casual Japanese conversations. It is used to correct someone or to express disagreement in a polite and friendly manner.
Word Breakdown
いや
no
root違う
to be different
rootよ
casual sentence ending
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