欺き
azamuki
The Japanese word for "deceit" is 欺き (azamuki).
欺き is a noun used to describe an act or behavior intended to deceive someone.
Meaning: act or behavior intended to deceive (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
azamuki
Did you know?
- In Japanese literature, the concept of deceit is often personified through 'kitsune' (foxes), as legendary foxes are said to use 欺き to trick humans through illusions.
- While 欺き denotes the act of deceit, Japanese has a separate, culturally specific term tatemae for the 'public face' one presents, which is a socially accepted form of strategic concealment rather than malicious deceit.
- The word 欺き is often associated with the 'trickster' trope in classical Japanese literature, where deceit is sometimes portrayed as a sign of intelligence or wit rather than a moral failing.
Examples in context
- 彼女の言葉は偽だと分かりました。I realized her words were deceit.
- その会社の経営には不正があると噂されています。There are rumors of deceit in the management of that company.
- 彼の言葉はどうもうそっぽい。His words seem quite deceitful.
- 彼女はいつも自分の過ちをごまかす。She always tries to deceive (cover up) her mistakes.
- 友人をお金でだましたことを後悔しています。I regret deceiving my friend for money.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a dishonest person they know.
- 大翔 Hirotoあの人の話は全部嘘だったよ。Ano hito no hanashi wa zenbu uso datta yo.Everything that person said was a lie.
- 陽葵 Himariひどい欺きに遭ったね、大翔。Hidoi azamuki ni atta ne, Hiroto.You were victim to terrible deceit, Hiroto.
- 大翔 Hiroto本当に信じていたからショックだ。Hontō ni shinjite ita kara shokku da.I really believed them, so I'm in shock.
- 陽葵 Himariもう彼を信用しないで。Mō kare o shinyō shinaide.Don't trust him anymore.
