also: いんちき
noun, na-adjective
Refers to dishonest or deceptive acts, especially in games, business, or exams. Often used as a noun or with な to describe something fraudulent.
あの店はインチキな商売をしている。
That shop is running a fraudulent business.
試験で
Cheating on an exam is the worst.
na-adjective, noun
Describes something that is not genuine, such as a product, claim, or person pretending to have skills. Often used attributively with な.
この時計はインチキで、すぐに壊れた。
This watch is a fake; it broke right away.
彼はインチキな医者だと噂されている。
He is rumored to be a quack doctor.