Japanese word

陰謀

Pronunciation

Romajiinbō

Meaning

  • nounplot

Example

その陰謀は失敗しました。so no in bō wa ship pai shi ma shi ta

The plot failed.

Illustration for 陰謀 (plot)

More examples

陰謀の首謀者が逮捕されました。in bō no shu bō sha ga tai ho sa re ma shi ta

The mastermind behind the plot was arrested.

Core concept

Centers on people secretly coordinating a plan that affects others without their knowledge.

Common phrases

  • 陰謀を企てるin bō o kuwada te ru

    devise a plot

  • 陰謀を暴くin bō o aba ku

    uncover a plot

  • 陰謀を見抜くin bō o mi nu ku

    see through a plot

  • 陰謀に巻き込まれるin bō ni ma ki ko ma re ru

    get caught up in a plot

  • 陰謀の首謀者in bō no shu bō sha

    the mastermind behind a plot

Similar words

企みtakurami: A secret plan intended to bring about a result, often by harming or deceiving others.
策略sakuryaku: A plan for achieving an aim through careful tactics and possible deception.
共謀kyōbō: An agreement between two or more people to work together secretly on a wrongdoing.
謀略bōryaku: A concealed plan or tactic used to achieve a political or military purpose.

Definition in Japanese

人に知られないように複数人で相談して立てる、悪事などの計画。hito ni shi ra re na i yō ni fuku sū nin de sō dan shi te ta te ru aku ji na do no kei kaku

Word origin

陰謀 (inbō, "plot") combines the Sino-Japanese readings and meanings of 陰 (in, "secret") and 謀 (bō, "scheme").

Usage tips

  • In English, plot can describe either a covert plan or the events of a story, while 陰謀 (inbō) has only the covert-plan meaning.

Other meanings

  • schemenoun

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