行き違い
いきちがい
ikichigai
JLPT N1adjectiveVocabularyLevel 87 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
行き違い (いきちがい (ikichigai)) means "Misunderstanding". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
Misunderstanding
Also : Disagreement · Crossing without meeting · Going astray
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Example Sentences
二人は駅で行き違いになり、結局会えなかった。
ふたりはえきでいきちがいになり、けっきょくあえなかった。
The two of them had a misunderstanding at the station and never ended up meeting.
タイムゾーンの違いで行き違いが生じた。
たいむぞーんのちがいでいきちがいがしょうじた。
A misunderstanding arose due to the difference in time zones.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
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