Phrase lesson
How do you say "I got the wrong item" in Japanese?
I got the wrong item
Answer
Two layers, same practical line
ちがうものがきました
ちがう もの が / きました
chigau mono ga / kimashita
Lesson body
Phrase breakdown and usage notes
Quick use
Use ちがうものがきました (chigau mono ga kimashita) at a restaurant when the wrong item came.
Chunk or pattern
- This is best learned as a practical chunk.
- Learn the whole line first instead of rebuilding it word by word.
- It gives staff the problem clearly without sounding too sharp.
Core words
ちがう: different / wrong.もの: thing / item.きました: came / arrived.
Practical note
This is softer and clearer than only saying これじゃないです. If possible, point to your order or the menu item you expected.
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