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Japanese

みえをはる
Meaning: to show off; to put on airs
Part of Speech: Verb, Expression

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Verb inflections

Verb inflections
Form Affirmative Negative
Present 見栄を張る 見栄を張らない
Polite 見栄を張ります 見栄を張りません
Past 見栄を張った 見栄を張らなかった
Polite + Past 見栄を張りました 見栄を張りませんでした
Te-form 見栄を張って 見栄を張らなくて
Potential 見栄を張れる 見栄を張れない
Passive 見栄を張られる 見栄を張られない
Causative 見栄を張らせる 見栄を張らせない
Causative + Passive 見栄を張らされる 見栄を張らされない
Imperative 見栄を張れ 見栄を張るな

Example

彼は友達の前で見栄を張るために、必要以上に高い時計を買った。
He bought a much more expensive watch than necessary to show off in front of his friends.

Usage Notes

Used when someone tries to look richer, more capable, or more important than they really are.

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