“Appearing dumb” in Japanese
Short answer
Appearing dumb in Japanese is “白々” (shirajira). Full meaning: growing light (e.g. at dawn); pale; appearing dumb, talking in an obvious way.
Other ways to say “Appearing dumb” in Japanese
しらしら
shirashira growing light (e.g. at dawn); pale; appearing dumb, talking in an obvious way
しらじら
shirajira growing light (e.g. at dawn); pale; appearing dumb, talking in an obvious way
白白
shirajira growing light (e.g. at dawn); pale; appearing dumb, talking in an obvious way
白じろ
shirojiro growing light (e.g. at dawn); pale; appearing dumb, talking in an obvious way
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