JLPT N1 Advanced
見栄
Vanity or keeping up appearances to impress others.
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Other forms
見得 mie, mainly for the Kabuki meaning
1 Noun
For Show" / "Vanity
A superficial display of appearance or behavior designed to impress others by concealing one’s true situation.
Example
彼 は 見栄 を 張って 、 高級 腕時計 を 買っ た そう だ 。
I heard he bought a luxury watch just for show.
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2 Noun
Dramatic Pose (in Kabuki)
A dramatic, frozen pose struck by a Kabuki actor at the climax of a scene to emphasize strong emotion or resolve.
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