Translation

誤情報 / 不正確な情報

Meaning

Misinformation is false or inaccurate information, especially when people share it without knowing it is wrong. It focuses on wrongness, not proven intent. The trap is using it for deliberate deception; that is usually disinformation.

Examples

• その投稿はワクチンに関する誤情報を広めました。
  The post spread misinformation about the vaccine.
• 嵐の間、通行止めに関する誤情報で運転手たちは混乱しました。
  During the storm, misinformation about road closures confused drivers.