misunderstanding in Japanese
misunderstanding in Japanese is 誤解, 勘違い — misunderstanding means a failure to understand something correctly; a mistaken interpretation.
misunderstanding in Japanese
誤解
Pronounced: gokai
A mistake as to the meaning of something or a specific point of view; erroneous interpretation or comprehension; misconception.
勘違い
Pronounced: kanchigai
A mistake as to the meaning of something or a specific point of view; erroneous interpretation or comprehension; misconception.
What does "misunderstanding" mean?
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noun A failure to understand something correctly; a mistaken interpretation.
"The whole argument was based on a misunderstanding."
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noun A minor disagreement or falling-out.
"They had a misunderstanding but made up quickly."
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misunderstanding in a sentence
- The whole argument was based on a misunderstanding.
- They had a misunderstanding but made up quickly.
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What is "misunderstanding" in Japanese?
"misunderstanding" in Japanese is 誤解, 勘違い. misunderstanding means: A failure to understand something correctly; a mistaken interpretation.
How do you pronounce 誤解?
"misunderstanding" in Japanese is 誤解, pronounced "gokai".
How do you use "misunderstanding" in a sentence?
Example: "The whole argument was based on a misunderstanding." In Japanese, "misunderstanding" is 誤解, 勘違い.
Are there other ways to say "misunderstanding" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "misunderstanding": 誤解, 勘違い.
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