English–Japanese

“modus operandi” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiteguchi

Example

その詐欺師の手口は巧妙です。so no sa gi shi no te guchi wa kō myō de su

The scammer's modus operandi is clever.

Illustration for 手口 (modus operandi)

How to say “modus operandi” in Japanese

“Modus operandi” in Japanese is 手口 (teguchi).

Centers on the characteristic method or ploy used to carry out an act.

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

Example sentences with 手口

専門家がその詐欺の手口を詳しく説明しました。sen mon ka ga so no sa gi no te guchi o kuwa shi ku setsu mei shi ma shi ta

An expert explained in detail how the scam worked.

Tips for using 手口

  • The English phrase modus operandi sounds formal and is common in crime or police contexts, whereas 手口 (teguchi) can also refer to a clever tactic outside crime.

“modus operandi” in other languages