“Exaggeration” in Japanese
Short answer
Exaggeration in Japanese is “誇大” (kodai). Full meaning: exaggeration, hyperbole.
Other ways to say “Exaggeration” in Japanese
過言
kagon exaggeration, overstatement, saying too much; misstatement, slip of the tongue, gaffe
誇張
kochou exaggeration
こだい
kodai exaggeration, hyperbole
フカシ
fukashi fib, exaggeration (of the truth), snow job
逸言
itsugen exaggeration, saying too much, verbal slip
言い過ぎ
iisugi exaggeration, overstatement
針小棒大
shinshouboudai exaggeration, making a mountain out of a molehill
壮語
sougo bragging, exaggeration
誇称
koshou boasting, exaggeration
掛け値
kakene inflated price (assigned in anticipation of being haggled down), overcharging; exaggeration
尾ひれ
ohire tail and fins; embellishment (of a story, rumor, etc.), exaggeration
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