別の意見

betsu no iken

different opinion

彼は別の意見を持っている

He has a different opinion.

formalinformal

A different or alternative viewpoint or opinion.

別の意見を聞いてみたい

I want to hear a different opinion.

別の意見を尊重する

To respect a different opinion.

This phrase is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to express the idea of having or considering an alternative viewpoint.

Collocations

別の意見を持つto have a different opinion別の意見を尊重するto respect a different opinion別の意見を聞くto hear a different opinion

Synonyms

異なる意見別の見解別の考え

Antonyms

同じ意見一致した意見

Related Phrases

意見が違うphrase

to have a different opinion

意見を交換するphrase

to exchange opinions

Pro Tip

Encouraging Discussion

Use '別の意見' to politely invite others to share their perspectives, fostering a more inclusive conversation.

Gold Rule

Neutrality

This phrase is neutral and does not imply disagreement; it simply acknowledges the existence of another viewpoint.

Word Origin

Composed of 別 (betsu, meaning 'different' or 'other') and 意見 (iken, meaning 'opinion').

Usage Notes

This phrase is neutral and can be used in both professional and casual settings. It is often used to encourage open-mindedness and consideration of alternative viewpoints.

Word Breakdown

別

different, other

root

の

possessive particle

particle

意見

opinion

root

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