Japanese

ごかい
Meaning: misunderstanding; to misunderstand
Part of Speech: Noun

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誤
解

Example sentences

A trivial thing led to a major misunderstanding.
誤解を招くような発言は控えるべきだ。
One should refrain from remarks that invite misunderstanding.
そんなことを言ったら、誤解を招きかねない。
If you say such a thing, it might lead to a misunderstanding.
本当はそうでないのに、誤解されてしまった。
Even though it's not actually like that, I was misunderstood.
些細な誤解が戦争の引き金になった。
A small misunderstanding became the trigger for the war.
その事件の発端は些細な誤解だった。
The incident was triggered by a trivial misunderstanding.
些細な誤解から、二人の関係がこじれてしまった。
Due to a minor misunderstanding, the relationship between the two became complicated.

Usage Notes

Refers to interpreting something incorrectly or having a wrong belief about a fact.

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