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“Pretending not to recognize” in Japanese

Short answer
知らぬ顔 shiranukao shiranukao

Pretending not to recognize in Japanese is “知らぬ顔” (shiranukao). Full meaning: feigned ignorance, pretending not to know, pretending not to recognize (someone), ignoring; unconcerned air, indifference, nonchalance.

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