What is the meaning and reading of the kanji "詐"?

The kanji "詐" belongs to JLPT N1 and means "Deceit, fraud, lie". Its Onyomi is "サ (sa)" and Kunyomi is "あざむ.く (azamu.ku)".

JLPT N1

詐

Deceit, fraud, lie

Q: Is there a memory mnemonic for "詐"?

Yes! Radical breakdown: "讠 (speech/say) + 乍 (for a moment/suddenly)". Mnemonic Story: "**Deceit** and **fraud** involve someone using their **speech** (讠) to *suddenly* (乍) twist the truth. They'll say one thing, then 'suddenly' change their story or omit details, using their words to trick you in an instant."

Onyomi

サ (sa)

Kunyomi

あざむ.く (azamu.ku)

🧠 Memory Mnemonic

🔍 Radical Breakdown

讠 (speech/say) + 乍 (for a moment/suddenly)

📖 Mnemonic Story

**Deceit** and **fraud** involve someone using their **speech** (讠) to *suddenly* (乍) twist the truth. They'll say one thing, then 'suddenly' change their story or omit details, using their words to trick you in an instant.

💡 Quick Hint: Speech suddenly changes

Essential N1 Vocabulary

詐欺

さぎ

fraud, swindle

詐称

さしょう

false representation, misrepresentation

詐病

さびょう

feigned illness, malingering

Kanji Practice Quiz

Verify your memory for "詐"

彼は＿＿＿＿＿罪で逮捕された。

🎉 正解 / Correct!

解説: 詐欺は「さぎ」と読みます。
English: Fraud is read as 'sagi'.

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