Translation and Meaning of: 違える - chigaeru
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 違える (chigaeru) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: chigaeru
Kana: ちがえる
Type: noun
L: -
Translation / Meaning: change
Meaning in English: to change
Definition: Make a mistake, make a mistake
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Explanation and Etymology - (違える) chigaeru
The Japanese word 「違える」 (chigaeru) has an interesting etymology that reflects its meaning. It is composed of the kanji 「違」 which alone means "different" or "wrong", combined with the verb 「える」 which is a way to make a transitive verb in Japanese. Thus, 「違える」 refers to the act of making a mistake or doing something wrong, and can also be used to indicate changing or modifying something, diverging from what is usual or expected.
In the Japanese language, 「違える」 can be used in various contexts. Its verbal form allows for flexibility, being applicable in both everyday situations and more formal occasions. This versatility makes the expression very useful for communicating small discrepancies or errors, as well as more significant differences in actions or opinions.
Variations and Uses
- 誤る (あやまる, ayamaru): Although it is not an exact synonym, it is often used in contexts of error, being more related to the apology for a mistake made.
- 間違える (まちがえる, machigaeru): This is used more specifically to indicate errors in judgment or similar and is a close synonym of 「違える」.
The historical origin of 「違える」 dates back to ancient Japanese texts where the use of kanji to express abstract concepts such as error or change was common. These historical roots, along with the evolution of Japanese writing, have contributed to the diversity of uses of the term in modern times.
Synonyms and similar words
- 異なる (kotonaru) - Different, distinct
- 差異を生じる (sai o shoujiru) - Generate differences, cause discrepancies
- 相違する (soui suru) - Be different, diverge (emphasizes the comparison between two or more elements)
- 不一致となる (fuicchi to naru) - Become incompatible, not to match
- 異なった形に変える (kotonatta katachi ni kaeru) - Change to a different form
Words related
Words with the same pronunciation: ちがえる chigaeru
How to Write in Japanese - (違える) chigaeru
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (違える) chigaeru:
Example Sentences - (違える) chigaeru
Below are some example sentences:
Chigae ru koto wa ningen rashii koto da
Making mistakes is human.
Different is human.
- 違えること - action of making mistakes or failures
- は - topic particle
- 人間らしいこと - typical human behavior
- だ - verb "to be" in the present tense
Machigaeru koto wa ningen rashii
To err is human.
It seems human to make a mistake.
- 間違える - verb that means "to err"
- こと - noun meaning "thing"
- は - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
- 人間 - noun that means "human being"
- らしい - suffix that indicates "seems to be" or "characteristic of"
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