“Mistaken identity” in Japanese
Short answer
Mistaken identity in Japanese is “人違え” (hitochigae). Full meaning: mistaken identity, person so changed that it's hard to recognize him (recognise).
Other ways to say “Mistaken identity” in Japanese
人違い
hitochigai mistaking one person for another, (case of) mistaken identity
人違
hitochigai mistaking one person for another, (case of) mistaken identity
人ちがい
hitochigai mistaking one person for another, (case of) mistaken identity
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