CEFR C1

counterfeit

Translation

偽造の / 偽物の / 模造の

Meaning

Counterfeit means fake and made to look like a real product, document, or money, usually to deceive people. It often implies an illegal imitation of something valuable.

Examples

  • 店は偽造紙幣を受け取ってしまいました。
    The shop accepted a counterfeit bill.
  • 税関は偽ブランド品を押収しました。
    Customs seized counterfeit luxury goods.