行き違い

いきちがい
Alternative readings: ゆきちがい
Alternative writings: 行違い
JLPT:N1
Frequency:
1

Passing by or crossing without meeting (e.g., letters crossed in the post, people missing each other); things going astray or crossed.

Noun

Examples

手紙が行き違いになって、両方とも返事が届かなかった。

The letters crossed and neither reply arrived.

二人は同じ駅で行き違いになって会えなかった。

The two missed each other at the same station and couldn't meet.

メールの行き違いで誤解が生じた。

A crossed email caused a misunderstanding.

2

A difference of opinion, misunderstanding, estrangement, or disagreement between people.

Noun

Examples

誤解が原因で二人の間に行き違いが生じた。

A misunderstanding caused a rift between the two.

意見の行き違いで会議は紛糾した。

The meeting became chaotic because of disagreements.

長年の行き違いがあって、今は疎遠だ。

They have had years of estrangement and are now distant.

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