Translation guide
How to express that something was said incorrectly, inaccurately, or misleadingly in Japanese. Covers mistakes in speech, factual errors, and intentional misrepresentations.
He made a misstatement at the meeting.
A slip of the tongue or verbal mistake. Often used for unintentional errors in speaking.
That was a misstatement (slip of the tongue).
A more formal term for an erroneous statement, often used in news or official contexts.
The minister's misstatement became an issue.
A false statement, implying intentional falsehood. Stronger and more accusatory than 'misstatement'.
Implies deliberate lying, not just a mistake. Use carefully.
His false statement was revealed by evidence.
To describe a statement that gives a wrong impression or is not entirely accurate, often without malicious intent.
A statement that causes misunderstanding. Focuses on the effect rather than the truth value.
That statement was misleading (a misstatement that caused misunderstanding).
An inaccurate statement. Neutral and factual.
A mistake of fact; a statement based on a misunderstanding of the facts. Often used in legal or formal contexts.
To refer to a minor verbal error, like mixing up words or mispronouncing.
The most common term for a slip of the tongue.
I made a misstatement and was embarrassed.
A gaffe or verbal blunder, often with social or political consequences. Implies saying something inappropriate rather than factually wrong.
Often implies a politically or socially damaging remark, not just a factual error.
Idiom meaning 'to let slip' or 'to make a slip of the tongue'. Emphasizes the unintentional nature.
言い間違い is a simple slip of the tongue. 誤った発言 is a formal term for an erroneous statement, often factual. 失言 is a gaffe, often socially or politically inappropriate rather than factually incorrect.
He laughed off his slip of the tongue.
His erroneous statement was immediately corrected.
He resigned as minister due to a gaffe.
There is no single Japanese word that perfectly matches 'misstatement' in all contexts. Choose based on whether it's a factual error, a slip, or a misleading remark. Using ミスステートメント is not natural.
It was just a misstatement; I meant to say 'left' not 'right'.
Casual, slip of the tongue
The report contained inaccurate statements.
His claim was based on a misstatement of fact.
The politician's gaffe (misstatement) made the news.
I made a misstatement and accidentally revealed the secret.