1.
truth and falsehood; authenticity
Whether something is true or false; the genuineness of something.
真偽 means 'truth and falsehood' or 'authenticity'—whether something is true or false.
Etymology
真 (true) + 偽 (false) = truth and falsehood
Common expressions
- 真偽を確かめる: to verify authenticity
- 真偽を確認する: to confirm truth
- 真偽のほど: the degree of truth
- 真偽不明: truth unknown
- 真偽を問う: to question the truth
Usage
Related words
Related Words
Related:
真実 (truth)
Related:
事実 (fact)
Related:
偽 (fake, counterfeit)
Compare:
虚実 (truth and falsehood)