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On'yomi
ギ・カ
GI / KA
Kun'yomi
いつわ.る・にせ・いつわ.り
itsuwaru / nise / itsuwari

falsehood · lie · deceive · pretend · counterfeit · forgery

Details

Strokes11
Frequency#1171
Radicalperson(2)

Stroke Order

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Strokes11

Component Breakdown

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left-right: person + 為

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of person and do. Made artificially.

Symbolism

Fake, falsehood, deception. Represents not being genuine.

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

偽装工作

ぎそうこうさく

diversionary tactics (maneuvering); disguise; hide by camouflage; diversionary tactics (maneuvering)

偽りの涙

いつわりのなみだ

False tears; Crocodile tears; insincere crying

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 偽 mean in Japanese?

偽 means falsehood, lie, deceive, pretend, counterfeit, forgery.

How do you read 偽?

On'yomi: ギ、カ (GI, KA). Kun'yomi: いつわ.る、にせ、いつわ.り (itsuwaru, nise, itsuwari).

How many strokes does 偽 have?

偽 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 人 (person).

Is 偽 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 偽 (falsehood, lie, deceive, pretend, counterfeit, forgery) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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