偽造
偽造 30秒了解
- Gizou refers to the criminal act of forging documents, money, or signatures to deceive others.
- It is a 'Suru-verb', meaning 'gizou suru' is the action of performing the forgery.
- Commonly used in legal, police, and news contexts regarding fraud and counterfeiting.
- Distinguished from 'netsuzou' (fabricating stories) and 'mozou' (making non-criminal imitations).
The term 偽造 (ぎぞう) is a powerful and legally charged noun in the Japanese language that refers specifically to the act of forgery or counterfeiting. At its core, it combines two kanji: 偽 (nise/gi) meaning 'false,' 'fake,' or 'deception,' and 造 (tsuku-ru/zou) meaning 'to create,' 'to build,' or 'to manufacture.' When these two characters are joined, they describe the intentional creation of an object—most commonly documents, currency, or official seals—with the explicit purpose of deceiving others into believing the item is authentic. Unlike simple imitation for artistic or educational purposes, 偽造 carries a heavy connotation of criminality and fraudulent intent. It is the backbone of financial crimes and identity theft discussions in Japan.
- Legal Definition
- The unauthorized creation of a document or object that purports to be the act of another, or the alteration of a genuine document to change its legal effect.
- Criminal Intent
- The act must be accompanied by the 'intent to use' (koushi no mukuteki) to be classified as a crime under the Japanese Penal Code.
- Physical Scope
- Primarily applies to paper-based items like passports, banknotes, and contracts, but extends to digital signatures in modern contexts.
"彼はパスポートを偽造して出国しようとした。" (He tried to leave the country by forging a passport.)
In a broader linguistic sense, 偽造 is used to describe the manufacturing of falsehoods. While it is most frequently paired with money (通貨偽造 - currency counterfeiting) and documents (文書偽造 - document forgery), it can also appear in contexts involving credit cards (クレジットカード偽造) and even historical artifacts (古美術品の偽造). The nuance is always on the creation of something that didn't exist in that form, rather than just lying verbally. It is a tangible lie. For a learner, understanding 偽造 is essential for navigating news reports, legal dramas, and official warnings in banks or government offices.
"この署名は偽造されたものだ。" (This signature is a forged one.)
"偽造通貨の使用は重罪です。" (The use of counterfeit currency is a serious crime.)
"精巧に偽造された一万円札。" (An elaborately forged 10,000 yen bill.)
"公文書偽造の疑いで逮捕された。" (Arrested on suspicion of forging official documents.)
- Synonym Note
- Often confused with 'Nise' (fake), but 偽造 is the formal, technical term for the process.
Using 偽造 (ぎぞう) correctly requires an understanding of its grammatical role as a Sa-hen noun. This means it functions as a noun on its own but becomes a verb when followed by する (suru). In most practical scenarios, you will encounter it in the passive voice—偽造される (gizou sareru)—because the focus is often on the document or item that was forged rather than the person doing the forging.
Grammatical Patterns
- [Noun] を 偽造する: To forge [Noun]. (e.g., 通貨を偽造する - To counterfeit currency).
- [Noun] は 偽造だ: [Noun] is a forgery. (e.g., この絵は偽造だ - This painting is a forgery).
- 偽造された [Noun]: A forged [Noun]. (e.g., 偽造された免許証 - A forged driver's license).
It is important to distinguish 偽造 from other 'fake' words. While コピー (kopii) is a neutral term for a photocopy, 偽造 implies a malicious intent to pass the copy off as the original. If you are making a copy of your ID for a job application, that is kopii. If you are making a fake ID to buy alcohol when underage, that is gizou. The social and legal weight of the word cannot be overstated. In professional writing, especially in law or journalism, 偽造 is often paired with specific objects to form compound nouns like 有価証券偽造 (yuuka shouken gizou)—the forgery of valuable securities.
When speaking, 偽造 is quite formal. In casual conversation, people might use the prefix 偽 (nise-), such as 偽札 (nisesatsu) for fake bills or 偽物 (nisemono) for fake things in general. However, if you are discussing a serious incident or a police report, 偽造 is the only appropriate term. It provides a level of precision that indicates the act of manufacturing a deceptive object.
You are most likely to encounter 偽造 (ぎぞう) in formal settings or media. It is a staple of Japanese news broadcasts (ニュース), particularly in segments covering white-collar crime, international smuggling, or fraud. If a group is caught printing fake money, the headline will invariably include 偽造通貨 (gizou tsuuka). Similarly, in detective dramas (刑事ドラマ) like 'Aibou' or 'Signal,' the plot often hinges on a 偽造された証拠 (gizou sareta shouko)—forged evidence—that leads the protagonists down the wrong path.
Common Environments
- Banks and Financial Institutions: Warnings about 偽造カード (gizou kaado) or skimming.
- Airports and Immigration: Signs warning against the use of 偽造パスポート (gizou pasupooto).
- Courts and Legal Documents: Discussions regarding 公文書偽造 (koubunsho gizou)—the forgery of public documents.
- Art Galleries: When discussing the authenticity of a painting, experts might mention 偽造品 (gizoushin).
In the digital age, the word has expanded to include 偽造サイト (gizou saito)—forged or 'phishing' websites that look like real banking portals. While 'phishing' is often transliterated as フィッシング, 偽造 is used to describe the technical act of mimicking the site's appearance to deceive users. If you hear this word in a professional context, it usually signals that a serious investigation is underway or that a high level of caution is required regarding the authenticity of certain items.
The most frequent mistake learners make with 偽造 (ぎぞう) is confusing it with other words that mean 'fake' or 'imitation.' Because Japanese has several words for 'not real,' choosing the wrong one can change the meaning of your sentence from 'criminal forgery' to 'artistic imitation.'
- Mistake 1: Confusing with 模造 (Mozou)
- 模造 refers to making a replica or an imitation, often for legitimate reasons (like a plastic food model in a restaurant window). 偽造 is always for deception. You wouldn't say a plastic sushi model is 偽造; it's 模造.
- Mistake 2: Confusing with 捏造 (Netsuzou)
- 捏造 means to fabricate or 'cook up' a story, data, or a scandal. It's about information. 偽造 is about objects. If you fake a scientific result, it's 捏造. If you fake the certificate showing that result, it's 偽造.
- Mistake 3: Overusing it for 'Lies'
- You cannot 偽造 a story (話). You 捏造 a story or just tell a 嘘 (uso). 偽造 requires a physical or digital manifestation like a document or a coin.
Another common error is the pronunciation. The 'g' in gi is hard, and the 'zou' has a long 'o' sound. Mispronouncing it as 'gizo' (short o) might make it harder for native speakers to recognize in a formal context. Additionally, remember that 偽造 is a noun. You cannot say '彼は偽造だ' to mean 'He is a fraud' (person); you would say '彼は詐欺師 (sagishi) だ'. 偽造 refers to the act or the object, not the person.
To truly master 偽造 (ぎぞう), you must understand its place within the family of words related to 'fakes.' Japanese is very specific about the type of fake being discussed.
- 変造 (Henzou): This is the 'alteration' of a genuine item. While 偽造 is creating something from scratch, 変造 is taking a real 1,000 yen bill and trying to turn it into a 10,000 yen bill.
- 贋作 (Gansaku): Specifically used for forged artworks or literature. If someone paints a fake Picasso, it is a 贋作.
- 模倣 (Mohou): To imitate or mimic. This is often used in a neutral or even positive sense, like 'imitating a master's style' to learn.
- 複製 (Fukusei): A reproduction or duplicate. This is usually legal, like a 'reproduction print' of a famous photograph sold in a museum shop.
- パクリ (Pakuri): Slang for 'ripping off' or plagiarism. Used for ideas, songs, or designs.
When comparing these, 偽造 stands out as the most 'official' and 'criminal' term. If you are in a legal setting, you will hear 偽造 and 変造 paired together. If you are in an art gallery, you will hear 贋作. If you are talking about a cheap brand-name knockoff bag, you might use コピー品 (kopii-hin) or 偽ブランド品 (nise-burando-hin). Understanding these distinctions helps you sound more natural and precise in Japanese.
How Formal Is It?
难度评级
需要掌握的语法
Passive voice (~sareta)
Nominalization (~koto/no)
Compound nouns
Causal 'ni yotte'
Purpose 'no tame ni'
按水平分级的例句
これは偽造のカードです。
This is a forged card.
Noun + の + Noun
偽造はだめです。
Forgery is bad.
Simple subject + は + predicate
偽造のお金を使わないで。
Don't use forged money.
Negative request form (~naide)
彼は偽造をしました。
He did a forgery.
Past tense of 'suru'
これは偽造ですか?
Is this a forgery?
Question form
偽造のサイン。
A forged signature.
Noun phrase
偽造は犯罪です。
Forgery is a crime.
A is B structure
偽造を見つける。
To find a forgery.
Object + を + verb
偽造されたパスポートが見つかった。
A forged passport was found.
Passive form (sareta)
お金を偽造するのは難しい。
It is difficult to forge money.
Nominalizing a verb with 'no wa'
偽造の疑いがあります。
There is a suspicion of forgery.
Noun + ga arimasu
彼は偽造した書類を出した。
He submitted a forged document.
Relative clause (gizou shita shourui)
警察は偽造グループを捕まえた。
The police caught a forgery group.
Direct object with 'wo'
この一万円札は偽造だ。
This 10,000 yen bill is a forgery.
Plain copula 'da'
偽造品を買ってはいけない。
You must not buy forged goods.
Prohibition (~te wa ikenai)
サインを偽造しないでください。
Please do not forge the signature.
Polite negative request
偽造通貨の使用は法律で禁じられている。
The use of counterfeit currency is prohibited by law.
Passive verb 'kinjirarete iru'
そのサインが偽造であることは明らかだ。
It is clear that the signature is a forgery.
Noun clause with 'koto'
精巧に偽造された絵画がオークションに出た。
An elaborately forged painting appeared at an auction.
Adverb 'seikou ni' (elaborately)
偽造サイトに注意するように警告された。
I was warned to be careful of forged websites.
Indirect command 'you ni'
身分証を偽造して銀行口座を作った。
He forged an ID and opened a bank account.
Te-form for sequence of actions
偽造を見抜くのはプロでも難しい。
Detecting a forgery is difficult even for a professional.
Adversative 'demo' (even)
偽造された証拠によって、彼は無実の罪を着せられた。
He was framed by forged evidence.
Causal 'ni yotte'
この契約書は偽造の可能性がある。
There is a possibility that this contract is a forgery.
Noun + no kanousei
公文書偽造の罪で起訴されることになった。
He was indicted on charges of forging public documents.
Compound noun 'Koubunsho-gizou'
最新の技術を使えば、偽造は容易ではない。
If you use the latest technology, forgery is not easy.
Conditional 'ba' form
偽造防止のために、特殊なインクが使われている。
Special ink is used to prevent forgery.
Purpose 'no tame ni'
そのグループは大規模な偽造ネットワークを持っていた。
The group had a large-scale forgery network.
Descriptive adjective 'daikibo-na'
偽造品が市場に出回るのを防がなければならない。
We must prevent forged goods from circulating in the market.
Obligation 'nakereba naranai'
彼は署名を偽造したことを認めた。
He admitted to forging the signature.
Verb nominalization with 'koto'
偽造されたクレジットカードが海外で使われた。
A forged credit card was used overseas.
Passive voice in past tense
偽造を見分けるための講習会が開かれた。
A workshop was held to learn how to distinguish forgeries.
Purpose 'tame no' + Noun
有価証券偽造は、経済の根幹を揺るがす重大な犯罪だ。
The forgery of securities is a serious crime that shakes the very foundation of the economy.
Metaphorical verb 'yurugasu'
偽造の意図がなかったとしても、過失は免れない。
Even if there was no intent to forge, negligence cannot be avoided.
Concessive 'toshite mo'
精巧を極めた偽造技術に、捜査当局も驚きを隠せなかった。
The investigative authorities could not hide their surprise at the extremely sophisticated forgery technology.
Expression 'odoroki wo kakusenai'
偽造文書の行使は、偽造そのものと同じくらい重く罰せられる。
The use of forged documents is punished as heavily as the forgery itself.
Comparison 'onaji kurai'
デジタル署名の偽造は、サイバーセキュリティ上の大きな脅威である。
The forgery of digital signatures is a major threat to cybersecurity.
Noun + jou no (in terms of)
歴史的文書が偽造であったことが、近年の研究で判明した。
Recent research revealed that the historical document was a forgery.
Verb 'hanmei suru' (to become clear)
偽造防止技術の向上と、偽造犯のいたちごっこが続いている。
The cat-and-mouse game between the improvement of anti-forgery technology and counterfeiters continues.
Idiom 'itachi-gokko' (cat-and-mouse game)
偽造された遺言書をめぐって、親族間で激しい争いが起きた。
A fierce dispute arose among relatives over a forged will.
Expression 'wo megutte' (concerning)
刑法第155条は、公文書偽造罪の構成要件を厳格に定めている。
Article 155 of the Penal Code strictly defines the constituent elements of the crime of forging public documents.
Legal terminology 'kousei youken'
偽造の客体が何であるかによって、適用される罰則が異なる。
The penalties applied vary depending on what the object of the forgery is.
Embedded question 'nani de aru ka'
通貨偽造の罪は、国家の信用を毀損する行為として厳罰に処される。
The crime of counterfeiting currency is severely punished as an act that damages the credit of the state.
Formal verb 'kison suru' (to damage/defame)
鑑定士は、筆跡の僅かな乱れから偽造の痕跡を嗅ぎ取った。
The appraiser detected traces of forgery from slight irregularities in the handwriting.
Metaphorical verb 'kagitoru' (to sniff out/detect)
偽造工作の隠蔽を図ったものの、デジタルフォレンジックによって暴かれた。
Although they attempted to conceal the forgery work, it was uncovered by digital forensics.
Conjunction 'monono' (although)
その古文書の真贋論争は、偽造説が有力になることで決着した。
The controversy over the authenticity of that ancient document was settled as the forgery theory became dominant.
Noun 'shingan ronsou' (authenticity debate)
印影の偽造を防止するため、極めて複雑な彫刻が施されている。
To prevent the forgery of seal impressions, extremely complex engravings are applied.
Passive 'hodokosarete iru'
偽造犯の心理的動機を解明することは、犯罪抑止において肝要である。
Elucidating the psychological motives of counterfeiters is essential for crime deterrence.
Formal adjective 'kanyou' (essential)
常见搭配
常用短语
容易混淆的词
习语与表达
容易混淆
Fabricating information/stories.
Making a non-criminal imitation.
Altering a genuine item.
Legal reproduction.
Specifically for art forgeries.
句型
如何使用
Requires intent to deceive.
Usually refers to tangible items.
- Using it for verbal lies.
- Confusing it with 'netsuzou' (data fabrication).
- Mispronouncing the long 'ou'.
- Using it for artistic replicas.
- Applying it to people (use 'sagishi' instead).
小贴士
Context Matters
Only use this word when talking about serious deception involving documents or money.
Kanji Breakdown
Focus on '偽' (fake). If you see this kanji, the word likely relates to something not real.
Suru-Verb Usage
Remember that 'gizou suru' is an active crime, while 'gizou sareru' is the state of being forged.
News Keywords
In news, listen for 'gizou' followed by 'tsuuka' (money) or 'shourui' (documents).
Hanko Forgery
In Japan, forging a seal (hanko) is just as serious as forging a signature.
Formal Tone
Using this word in casual conversation might make you sound like a detective or a lawyer.
Compound Words
When writing, try to combine it with the object, like 'kaado-gizou' (card forgery).
The 'Gi' sound
Think of 'Gi' as in 'Gimmick'. A forgery is a physical gimmick.
Gizou vs Mozou
Mozou = Model (neutral). Gizou = Guilty (criminal).
Legal Texts
You will find this word in the first few chapters of the Japanese Penal Code.
记住它
词源
Sino-Japanese (Kango)
文化背景
The use of personal seals (hanko) makes 'in-ei gizou' (forging seal impressions) a unique and serious crime in Japan.
High social trust makes 'gizou' rare but shocking when it occurs.
在生活中练习
真实语境
对话开场白
"偽造品を見分ける方法を知っていますか?"
"最近、偽造サイトの被害が増えているそうですね。"
"偽造パスポートをドラマ以外で見たことがありますか?"
"日本の紙幣の偽造防止技術はすごいですよね。"
"もし偽造のお金を受け取ったらどうしますか?"
日记主题
Have you ever seen a forged item? Describe it.
Why do you think people risk committing 'gizou'?
Write a short story about a detective finding a 'gizou' document.
How has digital technology changed the way 'gizou' happens?
Discuss the importance of authenticity in art vs. currency.
常见问题
10 个问题Gizou is for physical objects like money or IDs. Netsuzou is for information, data, or stories.
No, for a fake smile, you use '作り笑い' (tsukuri-warai). Gizou is too formal and legal.
Yes, by definition in Japanese, it implies fraudulent intent and is usually a criminal act.
You can say '偽造通貨' (gizou tsuuka) or more casually '偽札' (nisesatsu).
Yes, it is used for digital signatures and forged websites.
It is common in news and formal writing, but rare in everyday casual chat.
It is generally considered N1 level (advanced).
偽造の疑いで逮捕される (Gizou no utagai de taiho sareru).
No, use '盗作' (tousaku) or 'パクリ' (pakuri) for plagiarism.
The opposite is '真正' (shinsei - authentic) or '本物' (honmono - real thing).
自我测试 178 个问题
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Summary
偽造 (Gizou) is the formal Japanese term for forgery. It specifically describes the physical or digital creation of fake items like currency and passports with the intent to defraud, making it a key word in legal and news contexts.
- Gizou refers to the criminal act of forging documents, money, or signatures to deceive others.
- It is a 'Suru-verb', meaning 'gizou suru' is the action of performing the forgery.
- Commonly used in legal, police, and news contexts regarding fraud and counterfeiting.
- Distinguished from 'netsuzou' (fabricating stories) and 'mozou' (making non-criminal imitations).
Context Matters
Only use this word when talking about serious deception involving documents or money.
Kanji Breakdown
Focus on '偽' (fake). If you see this kanji, the word likely relates to something not real.
Suru-Verb Usage
Remember that 'gizou suru' is an active crime, while 'gizou sareru' is the state of being forged.
News Keywords
In news, listen for 'gizou' followed by 'tsuuka' (money) or 'shourui' (documents).
例句
文書偽造です。
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