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.
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.
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.