相違(そうい)

そうい
noun, suru-verb
difference, discrepancy
1. difference, discrepancy, disagreement
A formal term for difference or disagreement between two or more things. Used in formal, written, or legal contexts.
両者(りょうしゃ)の意見(いけん)には相違(そうい)がある。
There is a difference between the two parties' opinions.
契約書(けいやくしょ)の内容(ないよう)に相違(そうい)ないことを確認(かくにん)します。
I confirm that there is no discrepancy in the contract.
相違ない = no difference, accurate
相違(そうい)点(てん)を明確(めいかく)にしてください。
Please clarify the points of difference.

REGISTER: 相違(そうい) is a formal word used in written language, legal documents, and business contexts. In everyday speech, 違(ちが)い is more natural.

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

  • 相違(そうい)ない (without discrepancy, certainly)
  • 相違(そうい)点(てん) (point of difference)
  • 見解(けんかい)の相違(そうい) (difference of opinion)

FIXED PHRASE: 間違(まちが)い相違(そうい)ない or 相違(そうい)ありません = "There is no mistake" or "I can confirm that..." (formal affirmation)

CONTRAST WITH 違(ちが)い:

  • 相違(そうい) - formal, written
  • 違(ちが)い - everyday, spoken

Related Words

Related: 違(ちが)い (difference (casual))
general
Added 2026.1.13 20:35 · Revised 2026.1.24 16:38
04000/04043_soui