詐欺(さぎ)

さぎ
noun
fraud; swindle
1. fraud; swindle
The act of deceiving someone to gain money or other benefits illegally.
詐欺(さぎ)に遭(あ)う。
To fall victim to fraud.
詐欺(さぎ)事件(じけん)が増(ふ)えている。
Fraud cases are increasing.
詐欺(さぎ)で逮捕(たいほ)される。
To be arrested for fraud.

詐欺(さぎ) refers to fraud or swindling.

COMMON TYPES:

  • 振(ふ)り込(こ)め詐欺(さぎ): bank transfer fraud (phone scam)
  • 投資(とうし)詐欺(さぎ): investment fraud
  • 結婚(けっこん)詐欺(さぎ): marriage fraud
  • 保険(ほけん)詐欺(さぎ): insurance fraud

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 詐欺(さぎ)に遭(あ)う (to fall victim to fraud)
  • 詐欺(さぎ)を働(はたら)く (to commit fraud)
  • 詐欺(さぎ)師(し) (con artist, swindler)
  • 詐欺(さぎ)罪(ざい) (fraud charge)

NOTE: Do not confuse with 鷺(さぎ) (heron), which has the same reading.

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Added 2026.2.3 20:36
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