🤝 Basics & Manners
How to say “No, that's wrong / different” in Japanese
いいえ、ちがいます
Iie, chigaimasu
normal / slow
Word-by-word breakdown
- いいえiieno
- ちがいますchigaimasudiffers / incorrect
Usage & culture tip
Polite negation when clarifying a misunderstanding.
Good for: Everyday greetings and polite manners, useful from your very first day in Japan.