虚偽表示 (きょぎひょうじ) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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noun
false representation; misrepresentation; false labelling
law
Legal term for making a false statement or presenting misleading information, especially in contracts, advertising, or official documents.
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False labelling of food became an issue.
show, indicate, point out
Similar words
- 虚偽
虚偽 means 'falsehood' or 'untruth' in general, while 虚偽表示 specifically refers to the act of false representation or misstatement.
- 表示
表示 means 'display' or 'indication'; combined with 虚偽 it forms the legal concept of presenting false information.
Etymology
Compound of 虚偽 (falsehood) and 表示 (representation, display).