うそ
uso
JLPT N5nounVocabularyLevel 8 - JLPT N5

Quick answer

嘘 (うそ (uso)) means "Lie". The reading is うそ (uso). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.

Meaning

Lie

Also : Fib · Untruth · Falsehood

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Example Sentences

彼はうそをつきました。

かれはうそをつきました。

He told a lie.

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