godan verb (-u), intransitive verb
Used for things that are not the same or do not match. Often appears in the pattern ～と違う or ～に違う.
彼の意見は私のと違う。
His opinion differs from mine.
この二つの書類は内容が
These two documents differ in content.
godan verb (-u), intransitive verb
Used when something conflicts with expectations, rules, or promises. Common in the pattern ～に違う.
その行動は規則に違う。
That action runs counter to the rules.
約束に違うようなことはしたくない。
I don't want to do anything that goes against my promise.
godan verb (-u), intransitive verb
change; become different
Rare and somewhat literary use for changing into an unusual or abnormal state. Often seen in fixed expressions like 様子が違う or 気が違う.
彼は急に様子が違ってきた。
He suddenly started acting strangely.
気が違ったように叫び始めた。
He started screaming as if he had gone mad.