誤り

ayamari

mistake

この誤りは許されない

This mistake is unforgivable

general

An error or mistake, often in judgment, action, or understanding

彼は大きな誤りを犯した

He made a big mistake

誤りを認める

To admit a mistake

Can refer to errors in various contexts, from simple mistakes to serious blunders

Collocations

誤りを犯すto make a mistake誤りを認めるto admit a mistake誤りを正すto correct a mistake

to invite misunderstanding

to point out a mistake

While '誤り' is more formal, '間違い' is more commonly used in everyday speech.

In Japanese culture, admitting mistakes ('誤りを認める') is often seen as a sign of maturity and responsibility.

From the verb '誤る' (ayamaru), meaning 'to err' or 'to make a mistake'

Often used in formal contexts to describe errors that have consequences. Can be used for both minor and major mistakes.

誤

error

root

り

noun suffix

suffix

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