擬似

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: The two characters of 擬似 both contribute resemblance, so 擬似 (ぎじ) describes something made similar to the real thing.
• Basic usage: 擬似 can stand alone for resemblance or precede a noun in a compound such as 擬似体験 for a simulated situation.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Independent and compound use
  • It should not automatically be broadened to mean a counterfeit object.