“Barking up the wrong tree” in Japanese
Short answer
Barking up the wrong tree in Japanese is “門違い” (kadochigai). Full meaning: barking up the wrong tree, calling at the wrong house.
Other ways to say “Barking up the wrong tree” in Japanese
お門違い
okadochigai barking up the wrong tree, calling at the wrong house
門ちがい
kadochigai barking up the wrong tree, calling at the wrong house
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