違う
ちがう
chigau
JLPT N5verbVocabularyLevel 8 - JLPT N5
Quick answer
違う (ちがう (chigau)) means "to differ (from)". It is read ちがう (chigau). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
to differ (from)
Also : to be different · to vary · to be distinct
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Example Sentences
去年と今年は天気が違うことがあります。
きょねんとことしはてんきがちがうことがあります
The weather can be different between last year and this year.
あなたの意見は私と違います。
あなたのいけんはわたしとちがいます
Your opinion differs from mine.
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Last updated Jul 4, 2026
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