VocabJLPT N1
fictitious
の-AdjectiveNounPrenominal

Definitions

  1. 1. fictitious
  2. 2. imaginary
  3. 3. aerial
This noun or な-adjective describes something that exists only in imagination or fiction and has no basis in reality. It is used to describe made-up characters, fictional organizations, or invented stories. For example, a novel might feature a fictional country or an invented company that does not actually exist.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

An investigation has begun on suspicion that "fictitious expenses were recorded."

Sentence 2

As a company, we will be strengthening our measures against fictitious billing.

Sentence 3

There is also a possibility that fictitious customer data was leaked.

Sentence 4

Finally, I decided to let go of my fictitious ideals once and for all!

Sentence 5

How can you say for certain that rumor is fictitious?