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.
Someone who produces fake objects, documents, or money.
A person who counterfeits or forges documents, money, goods.
Someone who pretends to be someone else online, or uses deceptive tactics in games.
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.
彼は偽物の医者だった。
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.
The counterfeiter was making fake bills.
Specifically a forger of artworks or antiques.
The forger made fakes of famous paintings.
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.
Impersonation damage is increasing.
A cheater in online games; borrowed from English 'cheater'. Not a direct translation of 'faker' but used for deceptive players.
I reported that faker/cheater.