1.
objection, dissent
A statement of disagreement or opposition.
異を唱える。
To raise an objection.
Formal expression
異を挟む余地はない。
There is no room for objection.
異なし。
No objection.
Formal/legal
2.
difference, distinction
Something that is different or unusual.
異なる文化。
A different culture.
異なる意見を尊重する。
To respect different opinions.
それは異なる問題だ。
That is a different matter.
異 means objection or difference.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 異を唱える (to raise an objection)
- 異を挟む (to object)
- 異なし (no objection)
- 異存ない (no objection - formal)
COMMON COMPOUNDS:
- 異常: abnormal
- 異動: personnel transfer
- 異議: objection, protest
- 異国: foreign country