“To be pretentious” in Japanese
Short answer
To be pretentious in Japanese is “粋がる” (ikigaru). Full meaning: to be pretentious, to put on airs, to try to appear smart, to act brave, to try to look cool.
Other ways to say “To be pretentious” in Japanese
粋ぶる
ikiburu to be pretentious, to put on airs, to try to appear smart, to act brave, to try to look cool
見栄張る
miebaru to be pretentious, to put on airs
見栄を張る
miewoharu to be pretentious, to put on airs, to show off
うわべを飾る
uwabewokazaru to put on airs, to be pretentious, to window-dress, to pretend
勿体ぶる
mottaiburu to put on airs, to assume importance, to be self-important, to be pretentious, to be pompous, to stand on one's dignity
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