Meaning

Primary

Camouflage

Alternative

Disguise

Word Type

noun, verbal noun, の adjective

Explanation

Some fake attire doesn't make you look fake, it makes you disappear. This fake attire is fake surroundings. So, if you're in a shrub, it's shrub attire. If you're in the darkness, it's dark attire. This is camouflage.

Reading

ぎそう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

伯父は、自社製品の表示を偽装して逮捕され、現在は刑務所にいます。

My uncle was arrested for disguising his products with false labels and is currently in prison.

Kanji Composition