JLPT N3 Intermediate
騙す
To trick, deceive, or cheat someone, or to soothe or coax a child.
Readings
Other forms
騙します polite form
騙した plain past
騙して te-form
騙される passive form
欺す rare kanji
瞞す rare kanji
1 Verb (Godan, Transitive)
To Trick / Deceive
Involves manipulating the truth to disadvantage another person or to hide one’s true intentions.
Example
彼 は 「 簡単 に お 金 が 儲かる 」 と 言って 、 私 を 騙した 。
He tricked me by saying, "You can make money easily."
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2 Verb (Godan, Transitive)
To Coax / Soothe
Refers to soothing a crying child or dissatisfied person by distracting them or offering a temporary substitute.
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