Translation guide
The English word 'misspelling' is itself a misspelling of 'misspelling'. This guide helps learners express the idea of a spelling mistake in Japanese.
To refer to an error in the written form of a word, where letters are incorrect, missing, or in the wrong order.
The most common and natural way to say 'spelling mistake' in Japanese. It is a loanword from English and widely understood.
この単語にスペルミスがあります。
There is a spelling mistake in this word.
スペルミスを直してください。
Please correct the spelling mistake.
Literally 'wrong character'. Used for a mistake in writing a kanji or kana character, but can also refer to a spelling error in general. More formal than スペルミス.
レポートに誤字が多すぎます。
There are too many spelling mistakes in the report.
Literally 'spelling mistake'. A more explicit term, but less common in everyday speech than スペルミス. Often used in educational contexts.
英語の綴り間違いをよくします。
I often make spelling mistakes in English.
A less common variant of スペルミス. Understandable but not as natural.
スペリングミスに気をつけてください。
Please be careful of spelling mistakes.