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間違える
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 間違える.
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Entry
1
to make a mistake (in); to commit an error; to get wrong; to do incorrectly
Examples
彼は答えを三つ間違えた。
He gave three wrong answers.
2
to mistake (one thing for another); to confuse
Examples
彼女は砂糖を塩と間違えた。
She mistook the sugar for salt.
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