異なる
ことなる
kotonaru
JLPT N3verbVocabularyLevel 31 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
異なる (ことなる (kotonaru)) means "to differ". It is a Japanese verb. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.
Meaning
to differ
Also : to vary · to be different
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Example Sentences
文化によって、習慣が異なります。
ぶんかによって、しゅうかんがことなります。
Customs differ depending on culture.
その意見は、私の考え方と異なっています。
そのいけんは、わたしのかんがえかたとことなっています。
That opinion differs from my way of thinking.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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