取り違え
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Meanings
1
mix-up; mistake
Refers to confusing one thing for another, especially physically taking or handling the wrong item. Often used in contexts like luggage, documents, or similar objects.
A suitcase mix-up occurred at the airport.
Please be careful not to mix up the documents.
2
Used when someone misinterprets or mistakes the meaning of something said or written. Less common than 勘違い (かんちがい) for general misunderstandings.
The meeting got confused due to a misunderstanding of his words.