Japanese

あやまり
Meaning: error; mistake; fallacy
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

誤
り

Example sentences

There are several factual errors in this thesis.
書類に誤りがあったため、名簿から彼の名前を抹消した。
Because there was an error in the document, his name was removed from the list.
古典の書写において、烏焉魯魚の誤りは避けがたいものだった。
In the transcription of classics, errors of miswriting similar characters were unavoidable.
丁寧に書いて魯魚亥豕の誤りを避けるべきだ
One should write carefully to avoid character confusion errors.

Usage Notes

Used for errors in information, logic, calculations, or behavior. Often implies a deviation from what is correct or true.

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