ちが
違
　
え
　
る

Ichidan verb, transitive verb

  1. to change, to alter.
  2. to mistake, to make a mistake.
  3. to fail to keep (e.g. one's promise).
  4. to sprain (a muscle), to dislocate (e.g. one's neck).

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
ちが
違
　
え
　
る
 違える ちがえる

Contained Kanji Breakdown

difference, differ
ちが.う　イ　たが.う (7th, N3)
tanned leather radical (no. 178)
イ　そむ.く (Kentei 1)
mouth
くち　コウ　ク (1st, N4)
sit or stand astride(跨) variant