“Mishearing” in Japanese
Short answer
Mishearing in Japanese is “聞き違い” (kikichigai). Full meaning: mishearing.
Other ways to say “Mishearing” in Japanese
空耳
soramimi mishearing; (feigned) deafness; homophonic translation of song lyrics for comic effect
聞き落し
kikiotoshi mishearing, failing to catch (something said)
聞き間違い
kikimachigai mishearing
そら耳
soramimi mishearing; (feigned) deafness; homophonic translation of song lyrics for comic effect
聞きちがい
kikichigai mishearing
ききちがい
kikichigai mishearing
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