“Playing possum” in Japanese
Short answer
Playing possum in Japanese is “空寝” (sorane). Full meaning: feigned sleep, playing possum.
Other ways to say “Playing possum” in Japanese
擬死
gishi feigning death, playing possum, tonic immobility, thanatosis, apparent death
嘘寝
usone feigned sleep, playing possum
死んだふり
shindafuri playing dead, feigning death, playing possum
そら寝
sorane feigned sleep, playing possum
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