誇張
A statement that represents something as better or worse than it really is. To overstate facts, feelings, or sizes beyond the truth.
Examples
3 of 5事実を誇張せずに報告してください。
Please report without exaggerating the facts.
広告には誇張した表現が含まれることがある。
Advertisements sometimes contain exaggerated expressions.
そのニュースは事態を誇張して伝えている。
The news is exaggerating the situation.
Word Family
Memory Tip
The kanji 'ko' (boast) and 'chō' (stretch) mean to boast and stretch the story.
Quick Quiz
この映画は史実をかなり（ ）して描いている。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 誇張
Examples
事実を誇張せずに報告してください。
formalPlease report without exaggerating the facts.
広告には誇張した表現が含まれることがある。
businessAdvertisements sometimes contain exaggerated expressions.
そのニュースは事態を誇張して伝えている。
academicThe news is exaggerating the situation.
彼はいつも話を誇張して話す癖がある。
everydayHe has a habit of always exaggerating his stories.
それ、ちょっと誇張しすぎじゃない？
informalIsn't that a bit too much of an exaggeration?
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
誇張抜きで
without exaggeration
誇張の疑い
suspicion of exaggeration
大げさな誇張
grand exaggeration
Often Confused With
Kyōjō is 'emphasis' (positive/neutral); Kochō is 'exaggeration' (often negative/untrue).
Usage Notes
Often used in IELTS Reading passages about marketing, psychology, or media analysis.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse it with 'kyōjō' (emphasis). Remember kochō implies stretching the truth.
Memory Tip
The kanji 'ko' (boast) and 'chō' (stretch) mean to boast and stretch the story.
Word Origin
Sino-Japanese: 'ko' (brag/boast) + 'chō' (stretch/expand).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
この映画は史実をかなり（ ）して描いている。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 誇張
Related Vocabulary
More Academic words
提示
B1The act of showing or offering something for consideration or inspection; presentation.
定義
B2A statement of the exact meaning of a word, especially in a dictionary, or the act of making the scope of a concept clear.
正確
B1Free from error; conforming to fact or truth; precise.
効率的
B1Achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.
核心
B2The core, heart, or essence of a problem or matter. It refers to the most important or central part.
論調
B2The tone, trend, or general drift of an argument or editorial. It refers to the overall stance taken by a writer or a newspaper.
実体
B2The true nature, essence, or substance of something as opposed to its appearance. It can also refer to a physical entity or a real existence.
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