Vocab Info
N1 Noun
強がりshow of courage, bluff
Dictionary Definition
Noun
1.
show of courage, bluff
All Forms
強がり 【つよがり】
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り
Anime Top 13,800
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僕は強がりを言っていますが本当は心細いです。
I am bluffing with a show of courage, but I actually feel helpless. {show of courage, bluff}
息子は「一人でお留守番が出来る」と強がりを言った。
My son bluffed, saying "I can stay home alone." {show of courage, bluff}
彼女は強がりばかり言っているが、本当は寂しいのだろう。
She keeps putting up a show of courage, but she must be really lonely. {show of courage, bluff}
兄:「そんな強がりを言うなよ!助け合ってこその兄弟なんだからさ!」
Brother: "Don't put on such a show of courage! We are brothers, we should help each other!" {show of courage, bluff}
テストで赤点を取って落ち込んだが、強がりゆえに家族の前では明るく振る舞った。
I was downcast after getting a failing grade on the test, but due to a show of courage, I acted cheerfully in front of my family. {show of courage, bluff}
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