Japanese

まちがい
Meaning: mistake; error; accident
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

間
違
い

Example sentences

Everyone makes mistakes.
彼は自分の間違いを潔く認めた
He gracefully admitted his mistake.
彼は同じ間違いを何度も繰り返している。
He keeps repeating the same mistake over and over.
自分の間違いを素直に認めることが大切だ。
It is important to honestly admit your mistakes.
人はときに間違いを犯す。
People sometimes make mistakes.
彼は自分の間違いを素直に受け入れた。
He honestly accepted his mistake.
自分の間違いを素直に謝ることが大切だ。
It is important to apologize honestly for your mistakes.
そのような間違いは二度と繰り返さない。
I will never repeat such a mistake again.
彼は自分の間違いを認識している。
He recognizes his own mistake.
テストの答案は間違いだらけだった。
The test paper was full of mistakes.

Usage Notes

Refers to errors in judgment, slips, or unforeseen accidents.

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