English–Japanese
“betray” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiuragiru
Example
友達を裏切ります。tomo dachi o ura gi ri ma su
I betray my friend.
How to say “betray” in Japanese
“Betray” in Japanese is 裏切る (uragiru).
Describes breaking the trust or loyalty that connects a person to someone, a group, or a promise.
Example sentences with 裏切る
彼は秘密を漏らして、仲間を裏切りました。kare wa hi mitsu o mo ra shi te naka ma o ura gi ri ma shi ta
He betrayed his teammates by revealing a secret.
Tips for using 裏切る
- In everyday conversation, 裏切る (uragiru) can describe breaking a promise or agreement as well as betraying a person, so it is not limited to serious acts of treachery.