noun
General term for a mistake, error, or inconsistency in thinking, judgment, or information. Often used in formal or written contexts.
計算に錯誤があったため、計画を見直した。
Because there was an error in the calculation, we revised the plan.
彼の説明にはいくつかの事実錯誤が含まれている。
His explanation contains several factual errors.
noun
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.
法律用語としての「錯誤」は、意思と表示の不一致を指す。
As a legal term, 錯誤 refers to a discrepancy between one's intention and expression.