WORD DETAIL
欺瞞
ぎまん
Examples
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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.

