Meaning

Primary

Misrepresentation

Alternative

False Statement

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

If you lie about your title, the title which represents who you are, then that is a misrepresentation. A false statement.

Reading

さしょう
  • 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

庭師は彼女が年齢を詐称していることにすぐに気がつきましたが、何も言いませんでした。

The gardener immediately recognized the misrepresentation of her age but didn’t say anything.

Kanji Composition