“Misconception” in Japanese
Short answer
Misconception in Japanese is “謬想” (byuusou). Full meaning: misconception, wrong idea.
Other ways to say “Misconception” in Japanese
思い違い
omoichigai misunderstanding, misapprehension, misconception, false impression, wrong idea
迷想
meisou delusion, misconception, illusion
誤信
goshin mistaken belief, erroneous belief, fallacy, misconception
思いちがい
omoichigai misunderstanding, misapprehension, misconception, false impression, wrong idea
おもいちがい
omoichigai misunderstanding, misapprehension, misconception, false impression, wrong idea
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