偽
falsehood · lie · deceive · pretend · counterfeit · forgery
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
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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