“To strike a pose” in Japanese
Short answer
To strike a pose in Japanese is “見得を切る” (miewokiru). Full meaning: to strike a pose (in kabuki), to assume a posture; to make a proud gesture, to put on an air of confidence, to speak boastfully.
Other ways to say “To strike a pose” in Japanese
大見得切る
oomiekiru to declare confidently, to declare proudly, to declare dramatically; to strike a pose (for dramatic effect)
大見得を切る
oomiewokiru to declare confidently, to declare proudly, to declare dramatically; to strike a pose (for dramatic effect)
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