Quick answer
誤 is the kanji for "Err". A common reading is あやま.る (ayamaru). You can also practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Err
Also : Mistake · Mislead
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
14 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 誤 represents 'MISTAKE'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of mistake.
On-reading: ご — remember this sound by associating it with mistake. Kun-reading: あやま.る.
Example Sentences
誤りを修正しました。
あやまりをしゅうせいしました。
I corrected the error.
誤解を解くために話し合いました。
ごかいをとくためにはなしあいました。
We talked to clear up the misunderstanding.
Vocabulary using 誤
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
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