異なる

itonaru

different

この二つの意見は異なる。

These two opinions are different.

general

To be different or distinct from something else

この二つの意見は異なる。

These two opinions are different.

彼の考え方は私たちと異なる。

His way of thinking is different from ours.

This adjective is often used to describe differences in opinions, ideas, or characteristics.

Collocations

異なる意見different opinion異なる考え方different way of thinking異なる方法different method

Synonyms

違う別の異質な

Antonyms

同じ類似した似た

Related Phrases

異なる意見を持つphrase

to have a different opinion

異なる方法で解決するphrase

to solve in a different way

Pro Tip

Usage in Comparisons

This adjective is often used with comparative structures to highlight differences between two things.

Gold Rule

Formal vs. Informal

While '異なる' is more formal, '違う' is more commonly used in everyday speech.

Word Origin

Derived from the kanji '異' (different) and the verb ending 'なる' (to become), forming an adjective meaning 'to be different'.

Usage Notes

This adjective is commonly used in formal and informal contexts to describe differences between things, ideas, or people. It can be used to compare two or more items or concepts.

Word Breakdown

異

different

root

なる

to become

suffix

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