JLPT N1 Advanced
気取る
To put on airs, act pretentiously, or pose as something one is not
Readings
Other forms
気取ります polite form
気取らない plain negative
気取って te-form
気取った plain past
Godan Verb
"To Put on Airs" / "To Act Pretentious"
Refers to behaving in an unnatural or affected manner to appear stylish, sophisticated, or important.
Example
彼 は いつも 気取った 話し方 を する 。
He always speaks in a pretentious way.
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