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“Something done for show” in Japanese

Short answer

Something done for show in Japanese is “パフォーマンス” (pafoomansu). Full meaning: performance (e.g. music, dance, drama); something done (just) for show, theatre, theater, showy action, (empty) gesture, playing to the gallery; performance (of a computer, car, investment, etc.).

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