VocabJLPT N3
misunderstanding
NounSuru VerbTransitive VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. misunderstanding
This noun means a misunderstanding or misconception. It is often used when someone has gotten the wrong impression about something, and you might hear it in phrases like "that's a misunderstanding" to clear up confusion.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I probably explained it badly and caused a misunderstanding.

Sentence 2

"That's a misunderstanding," the teacher said clearly.

Sentence 3

Even though I said "that's not it," they still walked away with the wrong idea.

Sentence 4

My friend asked "are you mad?" — they've got it totally wrong!

Sentence 5

Anyone would get the wrong idea just from that photo!