異議(いぎ)

いぎ
noun
objection, protest
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See also: 意義(いぎ) (significance)
1. objection, protest
A formal expression of disagreement or opposition, especially in legal, parliamentary, or official contexts. Carries a stronger, more formal tone than simply expressing a different opinion.
異議(いぎ)あり！
Objection!
判決(はんけつ)に異議(いぎ)を申(もう)し立(た)てた。
I filed an objection to the verdict.
異議(いぎ)がなければ、この案(あん)を正式(せいしき)に承認(しょうにん)したいと思(おも)います。
If there are no objections, I would like to formally approve this proposal.

Usage

異議(いぎ) is used for formal or official objections, particularly in courtrooms, parliamentary proceedings, and official meetings. The phrase 異議(いぎ)あり is well known from courtroom dramas and the video game series 逆転裁判(ぎゃくてんさいばん) (Ace Attorney).

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Related Words

Compare: 意義(いぎ) (significance (homophone))
Compare: 異論(いろん) (dissenting opinion)
Compare: 抗議(こうぎ) (protest)
Related: 異(こと)なる (to differ, to vary, to be different)
Compare: 反論(はんろん) (counterargument)
Compare: 不服(ふふく) (dissatisfaction)
Compare: 反対意見(はんたいいけん) (opposing opinion)
Compare: 抗弁(こうべん) (objection)
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