Word details
違える
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 違える.
Dictionary
Entry
1
to change; to alter
Examples
彼は約束をたがえない。
He is as good as his word.
2
to run counter to; to go against; to break (one's word)
Examples
ビルは時間を違えないことはめったにない。
Bill is seldom ever on time.
3
to make a mistake (in); to err
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
違
difference, differ
12 strokesFrequency 344JLPT N2Grade 8
On
イ
Kun
ちが.うちが.いちが.える-ちが.えるたが.うたが.える
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