Translation guide
A person who pretends to be something they are not, or who creates counterfeits. Japanese has distinct words for impostors, frauds, and counterfeiters.
Someone who assumes a false identity or pretends to have skills/status they lack.
Literally 'fake thing', but commonly used for a person who is not genuine, a phony. Broadly applicable.
He was a fake doctor.
That person is a faker.
A swindler or con artist; emphasizes intentional deception for gain.
I found out he was a con artist.
A trickster or charlatan; somewhat old-fashioned but still used.
I was fooled by that faker.
A cheat or fraudster, especially in gambling or schemes. Less common in daily speech.
The faker switched the cards.
Someone who produces fake objects, documents, or money.
Someone who pretends to be someone else online, or uses deceptive tactics in games.
The act of impersonating someone online; often used as a noun or with する. Common in internet contexts.
He was impersonating a celebrity online.
A cheater in online games; borrowed from English 'cheater'. Not a direct translation of 'faker' but used for deceptive players.
The English word 'faker' does not have a single direct equivalent. Using フェイカー is not natural. Choose based on context: impostor, counterfeiter, or online impersonator.
The forger made fakes of famous paintings.
Impersonation damage is increasing.
あのチーターを通報した。
I reported that faker/cheater.