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勘違い (kanchigai)
勘違い
romaji: kanchigaimisunderstanding; mistaken idea; wrong guess
勘違い
Quick Meaning
勘違い means "misunderstanding; mistaken idea; wrong guess".
Reading
- Furigana: Add kana reading during review if this word uses kanji.
- Romaji: kanchigai
Study Flow
First read 勘違い aloud, then connect the sound "kanchigai" with the meaning "misunderstanding; mistaken idea; wrong guess".
Recall Practice
- Cover the English and say the meaning of 勘違い.
- Cover the Japanese and write the word for "misunderstanding; mistaken idea; wrong guess".
- Say the romaji aloud: kanchigai.
Mini Sentence Drill
Write one short sentence using 勘違い. Keep the sentence simple, then upgrade it with a time word or place word.
Next Step
Add this word to your review queue and revisit it inside a real sentence.
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