English–Japanese

“liar” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiusotsuki

Example

彼は嘘つきです。kare wa uso tsu ki de su

He is a liar.

Illustration for 嘘つき (liar)

How to say “liar” in Japanese

“Liar” in Japanese is 嘘つき (usotsuki).

Describes a person who presents false statements as if they were true.

Full entry for 嘘つき: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 嘘つき

子どもに嘘つきと思われたくありません。ko do mo ni uso tsu ki to omo wa re ta ku a ri ma se n

I do not want children to think I am a liar.

Tips for using 嘘つき

  • The noun 嘘つき (usotsuki) can sound teasing among children but accusatory in serious conversation, so context affects its force.

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