Describing something that exists only in imagination or is fabricated rather than being based in reality, such as a fictional character or a made-up story.
Referring to structures or items that are suspended in the air, such as cables or wires that are elevated above the ground.
Indicating the act of creating or constructing something that does not have a concrete existence, often used in contexts involving fantasy or theoretical concepts.
Pertaining to a situation or object that is not grounded in actual fact, but rather arises from thought or conjecture.
Example:
あなたは本当に幽霊を見たのではない。それは架空のものでしかなかったのだ。
A type of scam in which an individual or organization falsely claims that a debt is owed, attempting to deceive the victim into making a payment for a service or product that was never provided.
A fraudulent practice that involves sending invoices or payment requests for services or goods that were never rendered, with the intent to unlawfully enrich oneself at the expense of the victim.
An illegal tactic where scammers create fictitious charges or invoices, misleading victims into believing they are obligated to pay for something they did not purchase or receive.
A fraudulent technique that involves threatening individuals with claims of unpaid debts for services that were never rendered, often communicated through mail or email to a large audience, urging them to transfer money to a fictitious account.
A scam that operates by falsely asserting overdue payments for non-existent services, misleading recipients into believing they owe money, thus tricking them into making payments to fake accounts.
A deceptive practice characterized by the issuance of invoices or payment requests for imaginary debts, typically aimed at exploiting individuals through various communication channels like mail or electronic messages.