異議(いぎ)

いぎ
noun
objection, protest
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 (Ace Attorney).

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 異議(いぎ)を申(もう)し立(た)てる (file an objection)
  • 異議(いぎ)あり (objection! — courtroom)
  • 異議(いぎ)なし (no objection)
  • 異議(いぎ)を唱(とな)える (raise an objection)

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 異論(いろん): dissenting opinion (less formal, used in general discussions)
  • 抗議(こうぎ): protest (broader, can be physical or public)
  • 意義(いぎ): significance, meaning (same reading but completely different kanji and meaning)

Related Words

Contrast: 意義(いぎ) (significance (homophone))
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