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noun
objection, difference
1. objection, dissent
A statement of disagreement or opposition.
()(とな)える。
To raise an objection.
Formal expression
()(はさ)余地(よち)はない。
There is no room for objection.
()なし。
No objection.
Formal/legal
2. difference, distinction
Something that is different or unusual.
()なる文化(ぶんか)
A different culture.
()なる意見(いけん)尊重(そんちょう)する。
To respect different opinions.
それは()なる問題(もんだい)だ。
That is a different matter.

() means objection or difference.

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • ()(とな)える (to raise an objection)
  • ()(はさ)む (to object)
  • ()なし (no objection)
  • ()(ぞん)ない (no objection - formal)

COMMON COMPOUNDS:

  • 異常(いじょう): abnormal
  • 異動(いどう): personnel transfer
  • 異議(いぎ): objection, protest
  • 異国(いこく): foreign country