“Trumped up-charge” in Japanese
Short answer
Trumped up-charge in Japanese is “言いがかり” (iigakari). Full meaning: false accusation, trumped up-charge, pretext, picking a quarrel; statement that cannot be retracted, saying something one cannot take back.
Other ways to say “Trumped up-charge” in Japanese
でっち上げ
detchiage fabrication, made-up story, sham, hoax, put-up job, frame-up, trumped-up charge
デッチ上げ
detchiage fabrication, made-up story, sham, hoax, put-up job, frame-up, trumped-up charge
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