フェイク
ふぇいく
noun
fake, counterfeit
1.
fake, counterfeit, imitation
Something that is not genuine; a forgery or imitation. Used for fake products, false information, and deceptive actions.
フェイクニュースに気をつけて。
Be careful of fake news.
フェイクレザーの財布を買った。
I bought a faux leather wallet.
SNSでフェイクの情報が拡散して問題になっている。
Fake information spreading on social media has become a problem.
USAGE:
フェイク has become very common in recent years, especially with フェイクニュース (fake news). It can be used as a modifier before other nouns. In fashion, it is used neutrally (フェイクファー, フェイクレザー) to describe imitation materials that are not deceptive.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- フェイクニュース: fake news
- フェイクファー: faux fur
- フェイクレザー: faux leather
- フェイク動画: deepfake video
- フェイクを見抜く: to spot a fake
SIMILAR WORDS:
偽物 (counterfeit/fake) is the native Japanese equivalent and emphasizes deception. フェイク is broader and can be used neutrally (faux fur is not deceptive).