“Mishap” in Japanese
Short answer
Mishap in Japanese is “別事” (betsuji). Full meaning: another affair, mishap.
Other ways to say “Mishap” in Japanese
別状
betsujou something unusual, something wrong, mishap, accident, serious condition (e.g. after an injury), different situation
遭難
sounan (meeting with) disaster, (having an) accident, mishap, shipwreck, distress
間違い
machigai mistake, error, blunder; accident, mishap, trouble; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman), indiscretion
まちがい
machigai mistake, error, blunder; accident, mishap, trouble; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman), indiscretion
マチガイ
machigai mistake, error, blunder; accident, mishap, trouble; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman), indiscretion
間違え
machigae mistake, error, blunder; accident, mishap, trouble; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman), indiscretion
間違ひ
machigai mistake, error, blunder; accident, mishap, trouble; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman), indiscretion
間ちがい
machigai mistake, error, blunder; accident, mishap, trouble; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman), indiscretion
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