N2
けんとうちがい (kentōchigai)
見当違い
wrong guess, out of place, irrelevant, barking up the wrong tree
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Used when someone's guess, expectation, or approach is completely wrong or off the mark. Can be used for ideas, locations, or attempts. Often used with だ or する.
📝 Example Sentences
彼の提案は、現状の課題に対して全くの見当違いだった。
His proposal was completely off the mark regarding the current issues.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "見当違い"!
彼の言っていることは、私たちの議論のテーマとは全くの______だ。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「見当違い」は、予想や目的が外れていること、全く関係ないことを意味します。
English: 「見当違い」 means that a guess or purpose is wrong, or something is completely irrelevant.
English: 「見当違い」 means that a guess or purpose is wrong, or something is completely irrelevant.
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