間違える
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 間違える
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.
Kanji in this Word
間
12 strokes
Frequency: 33
JLPT N4
Grade 2
Meanings
interval
space
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カン
ケン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あいだ
ま
あい
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
ちか
は
はざ
はし
違
12 strokes
Frequency: 344
JLPT N2
Grade 8
Meanings
difference
differ
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
イ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
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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