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間違い

Reading

Kana: まちがい
Romaji: machigai
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Definitions

1

mistake; error; blunder

See also: ミス
2

accident; mishap; trouble

3

improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman); indiscretion

Kanji

Readings: カン、 ケン、 あいだ、 ま、 あい
Meanings: interval, space
Readings: イ、 ちが.う、 ちが.い、 ちが.える、 -ちが.える、 たが.う、 たが.える
Meanings: difference, differ

Example Sentences

間違(まちが)いだから。
➥It's a common mistake.
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(かれ)なら間違(まちが)いない。
➥He can be trusted.
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間違(まちが)いありませんよ。
➥You'd better believe.
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間違(まちが)いないって。
➥You better believe it.
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間違(まちが)いがありました。
➥An error was made.
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(あき)らかに(きみ)間違(まちが)いだ。
➥Clearly you are mistaken.
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