An incorrect perception or misperception of stimuli (e.g., optical illusions or auditory misperceptions); a psychological illusion.
遠くに見えた棒が、水面の反射で曲がって見えるのは錯覚だ。
The rod that looked bent in the distance is an illusion caused by the water's reflection.
暗い部屋で何かが動いて見えたが、どうやら錯覚だった。
I thought something moved in the dark room, but it turned out to be an illusion.
色の背景が変わると同じ色でも違って見える錯覚がある。
There's an illusion where the same color looks different depending on the background.
A misapprehension or misconception—incorrect judgement or belief based on misunderstanding or false impressions.
彼が冷たい人だというのは錯覚だ。実際は親切だ。
It's a misconception that he's cold; in reality he's kind.
数字だけを見て解決した気分になるのは錯覚だ。
Feeling like the problem is solved just by looking at the numbers is an illusion.
彼女の成功は偶然だという錯覚が広まっている。
The misconception that her success was accidental is spreading.