Japanese Word · Intermediate
間違える
to confuse, to mistake something for something else
Pronunciation: [ma̠t͡ɕiɡa̠e̞ɾɯ̟]
Meaning
to confuse, to mistake something for something else
Example
私は英語を話すと必ず間違える。
Whenever I speak English, I always make mistakes.
Practice tips
- Practice 間違える out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.