also: パチモノ · ぱちもん
Slang term for a counterfeit or imitation product, often used for goods like branded items, electronics, or money. Carries a casual, somewhat rough tone.
See also: 偽物 (にせもの)
This bag looks like a knockoff, but I bought it because it was cheap.
All the watches sold at that shop are fakes.
Variant kana spelling with the same meaning.
Kanji spelling using 物 for 'thing'; rarely used in practice.
Hiragana variant of the kanji spelling; very uncommon.
The origin is uncertain. Possibly derived from パチ (pachi, onomatopoeia for a snapping or clicking sound) + 物 (mono, 'thing'), but the exact derivation is unclear.