Translation guide
How to express the idea of 'fabrication' in Japanese, covering lies, made-up stories, manufacturing, and assembly.
To say that something is a complete lie, an invented story, or a falsehood.
The most common word for 'lie' or 'falsehood'. Can be used for any untrue statement.
それは嘘だ。
That's a lie.
彼の話は全部嘘だった。
His story was all lies.
A fabrication or made-up story, often with a negative connotation of being deliberately invented to deceive.
その記事は完全なでっち上げだ。
That article is a complete fabrication.
A made-up story or tall tale. Can be used for fictional stories or lies.
それはただの作り話に過ぎない。
That's nothing but a made-up story.
A falsehood or fabrication, often used in formal or legal contexts.
彼は虚偽の申告をした。
He made a false declaration.
Fabrication, forgery, or cooking up (evidence, data, etc.). Strongly negative, often used for scandals.
証拠の捏造が発覚した。
The fabrication of evidence was uncovered.
To refer to the process of making or building something, especially in industrial contexts.
Manufacturing or production, used for goods, machines, etc.
この工場では自動車部品を製造している。
This factory manufactures automobile parts.
Production or manufacture, often used for films, machinery, or crafted items.
Assembly or construction, putting parts together.
To refer to the resulting object or structure that has been made.
A manufactured product or fabricated item.
この製作品は高い精度を誇る。
This fabricated product boasts high precision.
A structure or construction, often used for buildings or large assemblies.
その鉄骨の構造物は工場で作られた。
The steel structure was fabricated in a factory.
In English, 'fabrication' can mean both a lie and the act of making something. In Japanese, these are completely different words. Use 嘘 or でっち上げ for lies, and 製造 or 製作 for manufacturing.
彼の言い訳はでっち上げだった。
His excuse was a fabrication.
その部品は中国で製造された。
The part was fabricated in China.
映画の製作には多額の費用がかかる。
Film production costs a lot of money.
家具の組み立ては簡単だ。
Assembling the furniture is easy.