Meaning of 過ち in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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過ち, 誤ちJLPT 1
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Kana Readingあやまち
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Romajiayamachi
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
- Meaning
- fault; error; indiscretion; faux pas
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Example Sentences
過ち, 誤ち, あやまち used in context
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Well, there's no such thing as being too late to correct one's faults.
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My mother excused his mistake.
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A careless person is apt to make mistakes.
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She showed her regret over the serious mistake.
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彼は批判家連中が、彼の過ちならなんでも叩こうと待ち受けていることを承認していた。
He knows that his critics are waiting to pounce on any slip that he makes.
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He reflected on his errors.
Related Kanji
Kanji found in this word
overdo, exceed, go beyond, error
On: カ
Kun: す.ぎる, -す.ぎる, -す.ぎ, す.ごす, あやま.つ, あやま.ち, よ.ぎる
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