English–Japanese

“tell a lie” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiusootsuku

Example

わたしはうそをつきません。wa ta shi wa u so o tsu ki ma se n

I do not tell lies.

Illustration for うそをつく (tell a lie)

How to say “tell a lie” in Japanese

“Tell a lie” in Japanese is うそをつく (usootsuku).

It describes putting an untrue statement into words instead of reporting what is known to be true.

Full entry for うそをつく: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with うそをつく

友達にうそをついて、あとで謝りました。tomo dachi ni u so o tsu i te a to de ayama ri ma shi ta

I lied to my friend and apologized later.

Tips for using うそをつく

  • The phrase is common in everyday conversation and can describe a false statement made to avoid trouble, protect a surprise, or play a joke.

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