English–Japanese
“illusion” in Japanese
How to say “illusion” in Japanese
“Illusion” in Japanese is 錯覚 (sakkaku).
錯覚 (sakkaku) presents a perception or belief that feels real even though it differs from reality.
Example sentences with 錯覚
説明を急いで読むと、内容を理解したという錯覚を抱くことがあります。setsu mei o iso i de yo mu to nai yō o ri kai shi ta to i u sak kaku o ida ku ko to ga a ri ma su
If you read an explanation too quickly, you may mistakenly think you understand it.
Tips for using 錯覚
- In Japanese conversation, 錯覚 (sakkaku) can describe both a visual illusion and a mistaken belief, so context determines the meaning.
Other Japanese words for “illusion”
その景色は幻のようでした。so no keshiki wa maboroshi no yō de shi ta
The scenery seemed like an illusion.