間違える

まちがえる

to make a mistake

Also:to mistake (one thing for another)

What does 間違える mean?

間違える is a Japanese verb meaning to make a mistake in English. It can also be translated as to mistake (one thing for another) depending on context. It is written as 間違える in kanji, まちがえる in hiragana, and machigaeru in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N4 vocabulary.

Example sentences

彼は答えを三つ間違えた。

He gave three wrong answers.

彼女は砂糖を塩と間違えた。

She mistook the sugar for salt.