Japanese word

異議

Pronunciation

Romajiigi

Meaning

  • nounobjection

Example

その決定に異議を申し立てます。so no ket tei ni i gi o mō shi ta te ma su

I will file an objection to that decision.

Illustration for 異議 (objection)

More examples

彼はその提案に異議を唱えました。kare wa so no tei an ni i gi o tona e ma shi ta

He raised an objection to the proposal.

Core concept

Centers on expressing a contrary view toward a decision, claim, or course of action.

Common phrases

  • 異議を唱えるi gi o tona e ru

    raise an objection

  • 異議を申し立てるi gi o mō shi ta te ru

    file an objection

  • 異議なしi gi na shi

    no objection

Similar words

異論iron: An opinion that challenges a decision, proposal, or stated claim.
反対意見hantaiiken: A stated view that opposes a proposed action or decision.
抗議kōgi: A formal statement of opposition to an action, policy, or decision.
反論hanron: A response that gives reasons against a claim or argument.

Definition in Japanese

決定や意見などに対して反対の意思を示すこと。ket tei ya i ken na do ni tai shi te han tai no i shi o shime su ko to

Word origin

異議 (igi) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 異 (i, "different") and 議 (gi, "opinion"), naming an opinion that differs from an established decision.

Usage tips

  • The formal phrase 異議を申し立てる (igi o mōshitateru) is used when someone officially challenges a decision in procedural or legal language.

Other meanings

  • dissentnoun
  • protestnoun

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