“Misunderstanding” in Japanese
Short answer
Misunderstanding in Japanese is “勘違い” (kanchigai). Full meaning: misunderstanding, mistaken idea, wrong guess.
Other ways to say “Misunderstanding” in Japanese
思い違い
omoichigai misunderstanding, misapprehension, misconception, false impression, wrong idea
誤聞
gobun misunderstanding, misinformation
誤解
gokai misunderstanding
勘違ぃ
kanchigai misunderstanding, mistaken idea, wrong guess
失考
shikkou misunderstanding
考え違い
kangaechigai mistaken idea, misunderstanding, wrong impression
かんちがい
kanchigai misunderstanding, mistaken idea, wrong guess
カンちがい
kanchigai misunderstanding, mistaken idea, wrong guess
カンチガイ
kanchigai misunderstanding, mistaken idea, wrong guess
ミスアンダスタンディング
misuandasutandeingu misunderstanding
行き違い
yukichigai crossing without meeting (e.g. letters in the post, people on the road), going astray; difference of opinion, misunderstanding, estrangement, disagreement
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