Japanese Word · Intermediate
裏切り者
A traitor, betrayer, turncoat, or backstabber
Pronunciation: [ɯ̟ɾa̠ɡʲiɾʲimo̞no̞]
Meaning
A traitor, betrayer, turncoat, or backstabber.
Example
あの新入りは裏切り者だ
That new person is a traitor
Practice tips
- Practice 裏切り者 out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.