Phrase lesson

How do you say "I got the wrong item" in Japanese?

Restaurantトラブル

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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