錯誤
Meanings
1
General term for a mistake, error, or inconsistency in thinking, judgment, or information. Often used in formal or written contexts.
Because there was an error in the calculation, we revised the plan.
His explanation contains several factual errors.
2
discrepancy between actions and intentions
Legal term referring to a mismatch between what a person intended and what they actually did. Rare in everyday speech.
As a legal term, 錯誤 refers to a discrepancy between one's intention and expression.
Usage patterns
- 錯誤に陥るto fall into (a state of) error
He fell into a serious error of judgment.
- 錯誤を犯すto commit an error
He committed a serious error in preparing the report.
- 〈事〉に錯誤があるthere is an error/discrepancy in something
There is a factual error in this contract.