A1 Expression Formal

違います

chigaimasu

That's wrong / It's different

Meaning

To express disagreement or state that something is incorrect.

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Cultural Background

Direct correction is often seen as rude. Always follow up with the correct information to soften the blow.

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Politeness

Always add 'desu' or 'masu' to be safe.

Meaning

To express disagreement or state that something is incorrect.

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Politeness

Always add 'desu' or 'masu' to be safe.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence to correct the person.

A: {今日|きょう}は{金曜日|きんようび}ですね。 B: ____、{土曜日|どようび}です。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: {違|ちが}います

Use the polite form for a standard conversation.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence to correct the person. Fill Blank A1

A: {今日|きょう}は{金曜日|きんようび}ですね。 B: ____、{土曜日|どようび}です。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: {違|ちが}います

Use the polite form for a standard conversation.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, but be careful. Add 'moushiwake arimasen ga' before it.

Related Phrases

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{間違|まちが}っています

similar

That is mistaken

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