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に相違ない・に違いない: the difference

Meaning

Without a doubt, Certainly, Surely, Not mistaken

Past papers

Not yet

Example

この下駄げたは彼かれの物ものに相違そういない。

There is no doubt that these geta are his.

Meaning

There is no doubt that, I'm sure

Past papers

Tested 4 times in past papers

Example

あの顔立かおだちからして、日本人にほんじんに違ちがいない。

Judging from that face, he must be Japanese.

How to tell them apart

「に違いない」: same meaning, fine in writing and speech.

「に相違ない」: more formal, like an official document.

「はずだ」: 'should be so' by common sense, and you would be surprised if it were not; 「に相違ない」 means the speaker is certain.

All about に相違ない ›All about に違いない ›