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A mistake or error; something incorrect or wrong.
この計算には間違いがあります。
There is a mistake in this calculation.
彼は間違いを認めるのを嫌がった。
He hated to admit his mistake.
Often used to refer to errors in judgment, calculations, or actions.
Use '間違い' to refer to errors in actions, calculations, or judgments. For misunderstandings, '誤解' is more appropriate.
When pointing out someone else's mistake, use polite language to avoid sounding accusatory.
Derived from the verb 間違う (machigau), meaning 'to make a mistake' or 'to be wrong.'
Can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but may carry a stronger connotation of fault in formal settings.