How to Say ‘Different; differing’ in Japanese
ちがって
chigatsu te
[chee-gaht teh]
💬 Usage Tip: [ちがって] is the [て]-form of [ちがう], 'to differ.' It connects to what comes next, like 'being different, ...'
🇯🇵 In Japan: This is a useful word for polite comparison. Instead of saying one brand is better, Japanese speakers often say they are [ちがって], just different.
Phrase Breakdown
ちがっ
chigatsu
[chee-gaht]
differ; be different
From 違う, meaning to differ. The stem appears before the て-form.
会社ごとにちがっておもしろいです。
Each company is different, and that is interesting.
て
te
[teh]
-te form connector
Connects clauses, like 'and' or 'being.' Used in phrases like みんなちがって.
みんなちがってて楽しいです。
Everyone is different, and that is fun.
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