JLPT N1 Advanced

見せ掛け

A deceptive outward appearance, facade, or pretense.

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みせかけ hiragana form

Noun, No-adjective

Pretense" / "Just for show

Refers to a superficial appearance constructed to deceive others about the true nature or lack of substance within.

Example

彼の優しさはただの見せ掛けだった。

His kindness was just an act.

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見せ掛け

みせかけ

A deceptive outward appearance, facade, or pretense.

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