lie

IPA(Pronunciation)

/laɪ̯/

Noun

broadly

Japanese Meaning

意図的な虚偽の発言、うそ。 / 人を騙すために意図された誤った表現。 / （拡張的な意味で）人を誤解させる物事、失望させる物事。

That lie cost him the trust of everyone in the office.

その嘘のせいで彼は職場の皆の信頼を失った。

Sense（1）

An intentionally false statement; an intentional falsehood.

I knew he was telling a lie by his facial expression.

Sense（2）

A statement intended to deceive, even if literally true.

Sense（3）

(by extension) Anything that misleads or disappoints.

Wishing this lie of life was o'er.

lies

（ plural ）