“Feigned ignorance” in Japanese
Short answer
Feigned ignorance in Japanese is “お惚け” (otoboke). Full meaning: feigned ignorance.
Other ways to say “Feigned ignorance” in Japanese
知らぬ顔
shiranukao feigned ignorance, pretending not to know, pretending not to recognize (someone), ignoring; unconcerned air, indifference, nonchalance
知らん顔
shirankao feigned ignorance, pretending not to know, pretending not to recognize (someone), ignoring; unconcerned air, indifference, nonchalance
素知らぬ顔
soshiranukao feigned ignorance, pretending not to know
知らぬ顔の半兵衛
shiranukaonohanbee feigned ignorance, pretending not to know
猫かぶり
nekokaburi feigned innocence, feigned gentleness, fake modesty, put-on, wolf in sheep's clothing; feigned ignorance, playing dumb
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