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裏切り者 — meaning in English

uragirimono

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English meaning

  • backstabber noun Someone who betrays a friend or colleague who trusted them, usually behind their back.
  • traitor noun A person who betrays their country, cause, or the trust placed in them.
  • turncoat noun A person who betrays their former group, cause, or allegiance to join the opposing side.

Senses

裏切り者 is used for these senses in English:

  • backstabber A traitor or hypocrite, such as a co-worker or friend assumed trustworthy but who figuratively attacks when one's back is turned.
  • traitor (by extension) One who betrays any confidence or trust.
  • turncoat A traitor; one who turns against a previous affiliation or allegiance.

traitor — full definition

  1. noun A person who betrays their country, cause, or the trust placed in them.
  2. noun Someone who betrays a friend, group, or confidence more generally.

Related Japanese words