Translation guide
How to express the idea of writing something incorrectly in Japanese, covering mistakes in characters, words, and transcription.
The speaker made a mistake while writing a character or word, such as a kanji stroke error, wrong kana, or misspelling.
The most common and general verb for 'miswrite'. Used for any writing mistake, including kanji, kana, or spelling.
I miswrote the kanji.
I accidentally miswrote the name.
A slightly more formal or literary synonym for 書き間違える. Often used in written contexts.
I miswrote the address.
A transparent phrase meaning 'write mistakenly'. Less compact than 書き間違える but equally natural.
I carelessly miswrote it.
The speaker incorrectly copied or transcribed something, such as from a board or document.
Specifically for miswriting when copying or transcribing. Combines 写す (copy) and 間違える (make a mistake).
I miswrote the characters from the blackboard.
I miswrote the numbers and the calculation didn't match.
Emphasizes both writing and copying. Slightly redundant but clear.
The speaker wrote incorrect information, not just a character mistake, but the wrong word or fact.
Both mean 'miswrite', but 書き間違える is a single compound verb and more concise. 間違えて書く is a phrase that can be used when you want to emphasize the mistake aspect or when the object is long.
I miswrote the kanji.
I wrote the kanji incorrectly.
The English loanword 'miswrite' is not used in Japanese. Always use native verbs or phrases.
I miswrote the document when copying and corrected it later.
I miswrote the date on the contract.