noun

  1. fault, error, indiscretion, faux pas.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
過ち あやまち
 
誤ち あやまち

Contained Kanji Breakdown

overdo, exceed, go beyond
カ よ.ぎる す.ぎる (5th, N3)
crooked mouth, evil, dishonest
カイ ケ クウ (Kentei 1)
upside-down box radical (no. 13)
キョウ ケイ (Kentei 1)
mouth
くち コウ ク (1st, N4)