How do you say "That's not right" in Japanese?

Quick use

Use ちがいます (chigaimasu) when you need to say that something is different, wrong, or not correct.

Chunk or pattern

• This is a fixed phrase.
• Learn the whole line first instead of rebuilding it word by word.
• It is useful, but it can sound direct if said too sharply.

Core words

• ちがいます: is different / is not right.

Helper words and endings

• ます: polite verb ending.

Practical note

This is clearer than simply saying “no.” To soften it, you can add the correct information after it.