pseudo- in Japanese

pseudo- in Japanese is 擬, 疑似 — pseudo- means fake or not genuine; only appearing to be something.

擬

prefix

Pronounced: modoki

False; not genuine; fake.

疑似

prefix

Pronounced: giji

False; not genuine; fake.

What does "pseudo-" mean?

adj Fake or not genuine; only appearing to be something.
"The company released a pseudo-apology that didn't actually admit any wrongdoing."
noun Informal term for someone who is putting on airs or pretending to be more sophisticated or intellectual than they are.
"He came off as a bit of a pseudo, dropping big words he didn't fully understand."

The company released a pseudo-apology that didn't actually admit any wrongdoing.
He came off as a bit of a pseudo, dropping big words he didn't fully understand.

fake mock phony sham

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What is "pseudo-" in Japanese?

"pseudo-" in Japanese is 擬, 疑似. pseudo- means: Fake or not genuine; only appearing to be something.

How do you pronounce 擬?

"pseudo-" in Japanese is 擬, pronounced "modoki".

How do you use "pseudo-" in a sentence?

Example: "The company released a pseudo-apology that didn't actually admit any wrongdoing." In Japanese, "pseudo-" is 擬, 疑似.

Are there other ways to say "pseudo-" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "pseudo-": 擬, 疑似.

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