Mar 27 • Japanese
That’s Not Right…
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That’s Not Right… The Meaning of
ちがいます (Chigaimasu)
Simple meaning:“That’s not correct”
Deeper meaning: Correcting someone politely
Core Ideas
- Saying “no” politely
- Correcting information
- Keeping it soft
Examples
A:→ Are you Tom?→ Chigaimasu.
B:→ This is yours?→ Chigaimasu.
Cultural Insight
Instead of saying a strong “No,” Japanese often use softer corrections.
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