N1

meaning and readings

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Kanji

N1
Meaning
false, fake
Onyomi
Kunyomi
にせ、いつわ(る)
Formula
偽 = 亻 + 為。

Story

偽 is analyzed as a combination of 亻 (person), 為 (do, do) and denotes false, fake.

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This kanji belongs to JLPT N1.

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