強がる
Reading: つよがる
Meaning: to act tough, to pretend to be strong
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Example Sentence
痛い のに 強がって 笑って いた
Despite being in pain, he was pretending to be strong and smiling.
Usage Notes
Describes pretending to be strong or brave when actually feeling weak or scared.
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