Meaning

Primary

Misreading

Alternative

Misread

Word Type

noun

Explanation

When you read something in a different way from the way you're supposed to it's a misreading.

This word can also be used figuratively, like when you misread a situation or someone’s intentions, and your expectations turn out to be incorrect.

Note that 読み間違い can also be used to mean the same thing.

Reading

よみちがい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Context Sentences

今日、超恥ずかしい読み違いをしてしまった。

I made the most embarrassing reading mistake today.

Kanji Composition