Basic Insults · Japanese
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Japanese · 日本語
Translation
偽物
Romanization
Nisemono
Pronunciation
nee-seh-moh-noh
When to use it
Use this carefully. It can offend people and is included so learners understand meaning, tone, and risk. In Japanese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.
Example
偽物 — a risky phrase that can escalate a conversation for "fake".
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FAQ
You say "偽物" in Japanese. The romanized form is "Nisemono", and a simple pronunciation cue is "nee-seh-moh-noh".
This entry is marked as rude. The usage note explains when the phrase is appropriate and when you should soften it.
Use "nee-seh-moh-noh" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "Nisemono".
Use this carefully. It can offend people and is included so learners understand meaning, tone, and risk. In Japanese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.