VocabJLPT N3
misunderstanding
NounSuru VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. misunderstanding
  2. 2. mistaken idea
A noun referring to a misunderstanding or mistaken belief about something. It describes a situation where someone has the wrong idea or has interpreted something incorrectly, and is commonly used when correcting someone's false assumption.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Wait, do you think I'm the one at fault? I'm not, okay?

Sentence 2

It's dangerous to move forward with the wrong idea about the contract terms.

Sentence 3

That was a misunderstanding on my part — I'll follow up with you shortly.

Sentence 4

Wait, you thought we went to the same school this whole time!?

Sentence 5

"Are you mad?" "No, you've got the wrong idea."