N3
ごかい (gokai)
誤解
misunderstanding; misconception
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to misunderstanding or misinterpreting someone's words, intentions, or actions. Can be used with する as a verb (誤解する). Contrast with 理解 (understanding). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'I told you, that was a misunderstanding! I didn't prepare extra snacks just because I wanted to spend time with you or anything! ...D-Don't grin! It's just a misconception!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『だから、ただの誤解だって言ってるでしょ！別にあんたとお喋りしたいからって、お茶菓子を多めに買ってきたわけじゃないわよ！...に、ニヤニヤすんじゃないわよ、誤解よ！』
📝 Example Sentences
私の言葉が足りず、彼に誤解を与えてしまいました。
Due to my lack of words, I caused him to have a misunderstanding.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "誤解"!
話し合いが足りなかったため、お互いに_______が生じてしまいました。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 意思疎通のズレによる誤った解釈「誤解（が生じる）」が正解です。ハルカ部長：『誤解が生じたの？もー、私の言葉の裏にある「照れ（デレ）」を、100%正確に解釈しなさいよね！』
English: 'Misunderstanding' (gokai) due to a slip in communication is correct. Haruka: 'A misunderstanding arose? Geez, interpret the "blushing (dere)" behind my words 100% accurately!'
English: 'Misunderstanding' (gokai) due to a slip in communication is correct. Haruka: 'A misunderstanding arose? Geez, interpret the "blushing (dere)" behind my words 100% accurately!'
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