N1
がんさく (gansaku)
贋作
forgery, counterfeit (art, literature)
💡 Nuance & Usage:
An imitation or copy of an original work of art, literature, etc., made with the intention to deceive. Typically used for cultural works. (本物そっくりに作られた偽物の作品。絵画や骨董品など芸術作品の模倣品に使われる。)
📝 Example Sentences
その絵は有名な画家の贋作であることが判明した。
That painting turned out to be a forgery by a famous artist.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "贋作"!
博物館で展示されていた古代の彫刻が、実は_______だったと報道された。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「実は偽物だった」という文脈で、芸術作品の偽物は「贋作」です。
English: In the context of 'actually being a fake,' '贋作' (forgery) refers to a fake work of art.
English: In the context of 'actually being a fake,' '贋作' (forgery) refers to a fake work of art.
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