Japanese

しんがん
Meaning: authenticity; genuineness (true or false)
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

真
贋

Example sentences

To verify the authenticity of the painting, we asked an expert for an appraisal.
この絵画の真贋を鑑定してもらうことにした。
I decided to have the authenticity of this painting appraised.
真贋を甄別するには、高度な専門知識が必要だ。
To distinguish between genuine and fake, advanced specialized knowledge is required.

Usage Notes

Refers to the quality of being real or original, often used in the context of art or antiques.

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