How to use 勘違い (かんちがい)
Meaning of 勘違い
The Japanese verb "勘違い" (かんちがい, kanchigai) can have various meanings depending on the context in which it is used. Here's a list of its primary meanings along with examples:
- Misunderstanding: A mistake in understanding something incorrectly due to wrong information or assumption.
- Example: 彼は時間について勘違いしていた。
- Translation: He was mistaken about the time.
- Misconception: An incorrect idea or belief about something.
- Example: その計画には多くの勘違いがあった。
- Translation: There were many misconceptions in the plan.
- Mistake: A general error in action or judgment.
- Example: 勘違いから誤った結論を導いた。
- Translation: He drew the wrong conclusion from a misunderstanding.