Japanese

せつける

みせつける
Meaning: to show off; to display ostentatiously
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 見せつける 見せつけない
Polite 見せつけます 見せつけません
Past 見せつけた 見せつけなかった
Polite + Past 見せつけました 見せつけませんでした
Te-form 見せつけて 見せつけなくて
Potential 見せつけられる 見せつけられない
Passive 見せつけられる 見せつけられない
Causative 見せつけさせる 見せつけさせない
Imperative 見せつけろ 見せつけるな

Handwriting

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Example sentences

She showed off her expensive ring.
彼は格の違いを見せつけた。
He showed a clear difference in level.

Usage Notes

Used when someone intentionally displays their skills, possessions, or status to make an impression on others.

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