過ち

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 過ち, read あやまち, denotes a mistake, fault, or wrongdoing viewed as something for which one bears responsibility.
• Basic usage: It describes admitting a mistake and keeping a record to avoid repeating the same wrongdoing.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• From mistake to wrongdoing
  • It can range from an error in judgment to wrongdoing for which a person must accept responsibility.