Mistake in Japanese
"mistake" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "mistake". The most common choice is shown first.
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Top pick
mistake, err, do wrong, mislead
Reading: go
14 strokes · mysterious, wisdom
Where it comes from
Composed of words and Wu. Making mistakes with words.
What it carries
Misunderstanding, error, mistake. Represents being wrong.
Related kanji for "mistake"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for mistake?
The most common kanji for "mistake" is 誤, read as go. It means mistake, err, do wrong. Related kanji: 非 (mistake).
How many strokes does 誤 have?
誤 has 14 strokes.