Translation

偽造 / 偽造文書 / 偽作

Meaning

Forgery is the crime or act of making, changing, or using a fake signature, document, artwork, or record to deceive people. It focuses on false authenticity.

Examples

• 彼は署名の偽造で逮捕されました。
  He was arrested for forgery of a signature.
• 美術館はその絵が偽作だと判断しました。
  The museum decided that the painting was a forgery.