Meaning of 誤解 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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誤解JLPT 3
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Kana Readingごかい
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Romajigokai
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi), noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru
- Meaning
- misunderstanding
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Example Sentences
誤解, ごかい used in context
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That's a misunderstanding for sure. You're giving me too much credit.
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普通の人間なら言語を使うことができるというのは事実だが、この能力を食べたり、眠ったり、歩いたりする能力と比べるのは誤解を招きやすい。
Though it is true that every normal human being is able to use language, it is misleading to compare this with his ability to eat, sleep, or walk.
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彼らは笑いながらお互いにつまらぬ誤解をしていたものだと語り合った。
They laughed over their silly misunderstanding.
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They mistook my politeness for friendship.
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The dispute between them is due to misunderstanding.
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Their quarrel sprung from misunderstanding.
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Related Kanji
Kanji found in this word
unravel, notes, key, explanation, understanding, untie, undo, solve, answer, cancel, absolve, explain, minute
On: カイ, ゲ
Kun: と.く, と.かす, と.ける, ほど.く, ほど.ける, わか.る, さと.る
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