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欺瞞

ぎまん

N1deception · fraud

Examples

物語の記者は領主の欺瞞を暴こうとする。

親切を装った欺瞞に主人公は気づいた。

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Study notes

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

  • Structure: 欺瞞 (ぎまん) is an abstract noun for deception or fraud that conceals the truth.
  • Basic usage: 欺瞞を暴く makes the deception something to expose, whereas 欺瞞に気づく makes it something noticed.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

  • Deliberate deception
    • 欺瞞 is deliberate deception through concealment or false appearance, not an accidental mistake. It commonly appears with exposing or recognizing that deception.

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