ごまかし
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Meanings
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noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
cheating; deception; trickery; fudging; cover-up
usually written using kana alone
Refers to dishonest acts or methods used to hide the truth, manipulate appearances, or avoid responsibility. Covers a wide range from outright fraud to minor fudging or cutting corners.
His explanation was full of deception.
The manipulation of the accounts was uncovered.
Let's do work that leaves no room for cutting corners.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉のごまかしがきくfor a bit of fudging/deception to work
A bit of fudging like this should still work.
- ごまかしがばれるfor a deception/cover-up to be found out
His cover-up was quickly discovered.
- ごまかしを見破るto see through someone's deception
The teacher immediately saw through the student's trick.
- 〈人〉のごまかしに気づくto notice someone's deception
She quickly noticed the clerk's fudging of the bill.