"Machigau" means to make a mistake (unintentional). "Ayamaru" means to express sorrow for making a mistake (to apologize). Perhaps you are thinking of "ayamatsu?" "Ayamatsu" is used less often, but it means to err. "Ayamachi" and "machigai" both mean mistake/error. There may be a slight difference between the two, but I don't know what it would be.
Examples: Machigatta! - Oops! Superu machigaimashita. - I spelled it wrong. Ayamatte kudasai. - Please say you're sorry. Ayamaru hitsuyou ga arimasen. - No need to apologize. Ayamaranai hito o yurushimasen. - I don't forgive those who don't say they're sorry. Sono ayamachi wa taishita koto nai desu yo. - That mistake was no big deal. Rich -----Original Message----- From: "ai3131" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Date: Wed, 18 Apr 2007 13:59:51 -0000 Subject: [Japanese_Language] Homonyms and Antonyms Do "ayamaru" and "machigau" both mean 'to make a mistake'? Or is there a difference? - Arian I. Yahoo! Groups Links yms Do "ayamaru" and "machigau" both mean 'to make a mistake'? Or is there a difference? - Arian I. Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Japanese_Language/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Japanese_Language/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
