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deceit in Japanese

deceit in Japanese is 詐欺, 欺瞞 — deceit means the act of deliberately misleading someone; a trick or lie meant to fool someone.

deceit in Japanese

詐欺
noun
Pronounced: sagi
An act or practice intended to deceive; a trick.
欺瞞
noun
Pronounced: giman
(uncountable) The state of being deceitful or deceptive.

What does "deceit" mean?

  1. noun The act of deliberately misleading someone; a trick or lie meant to fool someone.
    "He got the promotion through flattery and deceit."
  2. noun In law, a false statement made knowingly or recklessly to trick someone into relying on it, causing them harm.
    "The buyer sued the seller for deceit after learning the car's mileage had been faked."

deceit in a sentence

  • He got the promotion through flattery and deceit.
  • She felt betrayed when she discovered his deceit.
  • The buyer sued the seller for deceit after learning the car's mileage had been faked.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "deceit" in Japanese?

"deceit" in Japanese is 詐欺, 欺瞞. deceit means: The act of deliberately misleading someone; a trick or lie meant to fool someone.

How do you pronounce 詐欺?

"deceit" in Japanese is 詐欺, pronounced "sagi".

How do you use "deceit" in a sentence?

Example: "He got the promotion through flattery and deceit." In Japanese, "deceit" is 詐欺, 欺瞞.

Are there other ways to say "deceit" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "deceit": 詐欺, 欺瞞.

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