騙し
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Meanings
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deceiving; cheating; fooling
Nominal form of 騙す, used in compounds like 騙し絵 (trompe-l'œil) or 騙し討ち (surprise attack). Can also appear as a standalone noun in contexts like magic tricks or scams.
His magic tricks were a series of clever deceptions.
Scams using deception techniques are on the rise.
Usage patterns
- 騙しにかかるto set about tricking (someone)
The culprit set about deceiving people again with a new method.
- 〈人〉の騙しを見抜くto see through someone's deception
She immediately saw through his deception.
Expressions
- だましだましcoaxingly; by hook or by crook; carefully nursing along