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誤
誤 (readings: ご, あやま; Japanese kanji) means “mistake / error”. It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 誤解 (misunderstanding).
What does 誤 mean?
| Kanji | 誤 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | mistake / error |
| Readings | ご, あやま |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 誤
誤 is read ご or あやま depending on the word.
Example words with 誤
| Example | 誤解 (misunderstanding) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14