誤: the kanji for mistake
誤 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means mistake. Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
誤 is written in 14 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
誤 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 2 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ゴ (go)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 誤解ごかい · gokai | misunderstanding |
あやまる (ayamaru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 誤るあやまる · ayamaru | to make a mistake |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 彼の言葉を誤解してしまった。Kare no kotoba o gokai shite shimatta.I misunderstood his words.
- 誤解を招く言い方は避けたい。Gokai o maneku iikata wa saketai.I want to avoid phrasing that invites misunderstanding.
- 道を誤ってしまった。Michi o ayamatte shimatta.I took the wrong road.
- 誤解が解けてよかったです。Gokai ga tokete yokatta desu.I'm glad the misunderstanding was resolved.
- 判断を誤らないように注意した。Handan o ayamaranai yō ni chūi shita.I was careful not to make a wrong judgment.
Questions about 誤
How many strokes does 誤 have?
誤 is written in 14 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 誤?
The on readings are go (ゴ). The kun readings are ayamaru (あやまる).
What JLPT level is 誤?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 誤
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.