also: がんぶつ · にせもん
fake; counterfeit; forgery; imitation
Refers to something that is not genuine, such as a forged document, counterfeit goods, or an imitation product. Can also be used figuratively for people or things that are not what they seem.
このブランドバッグは偽物だ。
This brand bag is a fake.
His kindness was a sham.
This brand-name bag is a fake.
I got duped by a friend into buying a fake bottle of premium wine.
He was making and selling counterfeits of a famous painter's works.
Even experts find it hard to tell a fake from the real thing.
偽物 is a neutral noun for a counterfeit or imitation object, while インチキ (as an adjective) implies deliberate deception and carries a more scornful, colloquial tone.
偽造 names the act of creating a fake, whereas 偽物 is the resulting fake item itself.
Katakana spelling used for emphasis or in informal contexts.
Rare kanji form with reading がんぶつ; not commonly used.
Kana spelling is common in everyday writing.
Colloquial contracted form; mainly in casual speech.