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.
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).