誤解（ごかい）
JLPT N4 · noun
Pitch accent: heiban (flat) — starts low, stays high, no drop
Meaning: misunderstanding
Example sentences
- 言葉が足りず、誤解を招いた。 — Not saying enough led to a misunderstanding.
- 誤解が原因でけんかになった。 — A misunderstanding caused the argument.
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