“Swindler” in Japanese
Short answer
Swindler in Japanese is “ポン引き” (ponbiki). Full meaning: tout, swindler, con-man; pimp.
Other ways to say “Swindler” in Japanese
ペテン師
petenshi swindler, imposter, crook
詐欺師
sagishi swindler, fraudster, trickster, con man
いかさま師
ikasamashi cheat, swindler
不徳漢
futokukan crook, swindler
ぽん引き
ponhiki tout, swindler, con-man; pimp
ぺてん師
petenshi swindler, imposter, crook
ポン引
ponbiki tout, swindler, con-man; pimp
トリックスター
torikkusutaa trickster (in mythology); trickster, swindler, fraudster; trickster, magician, illusionist
ハスラー
hasuraa hustler, entrepreneur, go-getter; (skilled or professional) pool player, billiard player; swindler, con man
人たらし
hitotarashi scam, con trick; con-man, fraudster, swindler; flirt, player
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