とが Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
1
noun
error; mistake; fault
usually written using kana alone
Refers to a mistake or error for which one is responsible; often used in contexts of blame or accountability.
2
noun
sin; wrongdoing; offense
usually written using kana alone
Carries a moral or religious weight; implies a transgression against ethical or divine law.
department, course, section
Similar words
- 罪
罪 is the more common word for 'crime' or 'sin', while とが is more literary and often implies personal fault or moral failing.
- 過ち
過ち emphasizes a mistake or error in judgment, whereas とが can also carry a sense of blameworthiness or sin.
Etymology
The origin is uncertain; it may be related to the verb とがめる (to blame, to find fault).
