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知らん顔
shirankao
feigned ignorance, pretending not to know, pretending not to recognize (someone), ignoring
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  1. shirankao feigned ignorance, pretending not to know, pretending not to recognize (someone), ignoring; unconcerned air, indifference, nonchalance
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Kanji Breakdown
知
Know, Wisdom
On: ち Kun: し.る,し.らせる
8 strokes N4
顔
Face, Expression
On: がん Kun: かお
18 strokes N3
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知らん顔は〜です。 / 〜の知らん顔

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