- 1. [n] genuineness or spuriousness; authenticity; the genuine and the spurious
Kanji in this word
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真
true, reality, Buddhist sectOn: シン (shin)Kun: ま (ma)、 ま- (ma-)、 まこと (makoto)
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贋
counterfeit, forgeryOn: ガン (gan)Kun: にせ (nise)
Example Sentences
鑑定をする時には、絵の真贋や保存状態等を調べる為、持ち主に本物を借りたりしなければいけなくなる。
kantei wosuru tokini ha , e no shingan ya hozonjoutai nado wo shirabe ru tame , mochinushi ni honmono wo kari tarishinakerebaikenakunaru .
When it is appraised, in order to check the authenticity and state of preservation of the painting, the real thing has to be borrowed from its owner.