誤り

• Reading: あやまり
• Romaji: ayamari
• Kanji breakdown: 誤 (go/ayama) — mistake, error
• Pronunciation: /a.ja.ma.ɾi/

Meaning

Error; mistake; inaccuracy. A wrong action or incorrect result.

A noun derived from the verb 誤る (to err, to make a mistake). More formal than 間違い (mistake) and often used in written language, official reports, and technical contexts. Common in phrases like 誤りを正す (to correct an error) and 誤りを認める (to acknowledge a mistake).

Examples

1. レポートに誤りが見つかった。 An error was found in the report.
2. 自分の誤りを素直に認めるべきだ。 You should honestly acknowledge your own mistakes.
3. 誤りがあればすぐに修正してください。 If there are any errors, please correct them immediately.

Usage Guide

Context: reports, academic writing, official documents

Tone: serious

Origin & History

Derived from the verb 誤る (to err). The kanji 誤 combines 言 (speech) and 呉 (give), suggesting words given incorrectly or a misstatement.

Cultural Context

Era: Classical

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal