Fix a typo
diff --git a/java/README.md b/java/README.md
index c4e8e20..2e2f952 100644
--- a/java/README.md
+++ b/java/README.md
@@ -47,7 +47,7 @@
 ```
     compile 'com.google.protobuf:protobuf-java:3.11.0'
 ```
-Again, be sure to check that the version number maches (or is newer than) the version number of protoc that you are using.
+Again, be sure to check that the version number matches (or is newer than) the version number of protoc that you are using.
 
 ### Use Java Protocol Buffers on Android