間違い (まちがい, machigai) Japanese meaning: mistake | Kotomoraの
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Usage patterns
間違いを直すto correct a mistake
The teacher corrected the mistakes on my test.
間違いに気づくto notice a mistake
I noticed a mistake before submitting the documents.
間違いを犯すto commit an error
He ended up committing a serious mistake.
間違いを指摘するto point out a mistake
My coworker pointed out my mistake.
万一の間違いがないようにto make sure no unfortunate mishap occurs
I checked several times to make sure nothing would go wrong.
Expressions
間違いないcertain; sure; no doubt · reliable; dependable
間違い is the everyday standalone word for a mistake, while 誤 is a bound form that only appears as a prefix or component in compounds like 誤解 and 誤字.
間違い is the common, everyday word for a mistake, while 錯誤 is formal and typically used in written, academic, or legal contexts.
間違い is a general word for any mistake or error, whereas 勘違い specifically means a wrong assumption or mistaken belief, not a factual slip.
間違い is a native, general word for a mistake in fact or judgment, whereas エラー often implies a system, procedural, or technical failure.
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slip of the pen; mistake in writing; misspelling
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mishearing
slip of the tongue; verbal mistake
without fail; undoubtedly; for sure
spot the difference; photo hunt
wrong number
