“To betray” in Japanese
Short answer
To betray in Japanese is “裏切る” (uragiru). Full meaning: to betray, to turn traitor (to), to double-cross, to go back on, to be unfaithful (to); to disappoint, to let down.
Other ways to say “To betray” in Japanese
寝返る
negaeru to change sides, to double-cross, to betray; to roll over (in bed), to turn over
売る
uru to sell; to betray, to sell out (one's friend, country, etc.); to make (oneself) known, to establish (a reputation) for oneself
裏ぎる
uragiru to betray, to turn traitor (to), to double-cross, to go back on, to be unfaithful (to); to disappoint, to let down
裏返る
uragaeru to be turned inside out; to betray, to double-cross; to break into falsetto, to crack into falsetto, to squeak, to croak, to quaver
うらぎる
uragiru to betray, to turn traitor (to), to double-cross, to go back on, to be unfaithful (to); to disappoint, to let down
裏切れる
uragireru to betray, to turn traitor (to), to double-cross, to go back on, to be unfaithful (to); to disappoint, to let down
うらぎれる
uragireru to betray, to turn traitor (to), to double-cross, to go back on, to be unfaithful (to); to disappoint, to let down
うッ
u to sell; to betray, to sell out (one's friend, country, etc.); to make (oneself) known, to establish (a reputation) for oneself
賣る
uru to sell; to betray, to sell out (one's friend, country, etc.); to make (oneself) known, to establish (a reputation) for oneself
うらぎん
uragin to betray, to turn traitor (to), to double-cross, to go back on, to be unfaithful (to); to disappoint, to let down
裏切ッ
uragi to betray, to turn traitor (to), to double-cross, to go back on, to be unfaithful (to); to disappoint, to let down
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