異なる
kotonaru
Translations
1.
to differ
2.
to be different
Notes
The verb '異なる' is often used in formal and written contexts to describe differences in opinions, cultures, or characteristics. It is more formal than the casual '違う' (chigau).
Tags
#difference
#comparison
#language
Examples
彼の意見は私の意見と異なる。
Kare no iken wa watashi no iken to kotonaru.
His opinion differs from mine.
文化が異なる国を訪れるのは楽しい。
Bunka ga kotonaru kuni o otozureru no wa tanoshii.
Visiting countries with different cultures is enjoyable.
この二つの製品は機能が異なる。
Kono futatsu no seihin wa kinou ga kotonaru.
These two products have different functions.