Learning objectives
- Lesson goals: Learn ni soui nai — the hard written version of ni chigai nai for strong assertion.
- Form and connection: [Noun/Plain form] に相違そういない
- Nuance in real use: 相違 itself is a kanji word meaning "difference/discrepancy" — 相違ない literally means "there is no difference / no mistake." This expression wraps a judgment in an unquestionable mantle.
Form and connection
Core Explanation
Learn ni soui nai — the hard written version of ni chigai nai for strong assertion.
Cultural Note
Practical examples
Common pitfalls
Build the base form before adding the pattern
Complete the required conjugation first. Do not keep polite and plain endings at the same time.
Match politeness to the situation
The examples are reliable starting points; relationships and context can still change the most natural wording.
Practice and answers
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[Noun/Plain form] に相違そういないShow answer
The culprit is without doubt him.Show answer
彼女かのじょが嘘うそをついているに相違そういない。 ([Noun/Plain form] に相違そういない)Continue learning
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