フェイント (feinto) Japanese meaning: feint | KotomoraHe used a feint to get past his opponent.
That question was just a feint.
Usage patterns
〈相手〉にフェイントをかけるto feint against an opponent
He faked out the defender and broke through.
フェイントに引っかかるto be fooled by a feint
The goalkeeper was faked out and went the wrong way.
フェイントを見破るto see through a feint
Experienced players are good at seeing through feints.
