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To commit an error or make a mistake, often with serious consequences
その判断は大きな誤りを犯すことになる
That decision will turn out to be a major mistake
彼は誤りを犯さないように注意深く作業を進めた
He proceeded with his work carefully to avoid making mistakes
This phrase is commonly used to describe errors in judgment, actions, or decisions that have significant negative consequences
While '誤りを犯す' is formal, 'ミスを犯す' is more commonly used in everyday conversation
This phrase often implies that the mistake has or could have serious consequences
Combination of '誤り' (mistake/error) and '犯す' (to commit)
This phrase is often used in formal or serious contexts to describe significant errors, particularly in professional or high-stakes situations