Explanation：〜ぶる
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"本当は〜ではないが〜のように見せる"
"to pretend / to act like"
Used to describe someone pretending or acting in a certain way, often in a way that is not genuine. It is often attached to adjectives or nouns to indicate that a person is putting on a facade or trying to appear a certain way, usually in a self-conscious or exaggerated manner.
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イAい + ぶる
ナA + ぶる
N + ぶる
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- Pretense or Act: "〜ぶる" is used to describe behavior where someone is pretending to be something they are not or exaggerating a particular trait.
- Negative Connotation: It often carries a slightly negative or critical tone, implying that the person is trying too hard or is not being sincere.
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N2
Sample sentenes
エレナさんはいつも高そうなカバンを持ったり、アクセサリーをつけたりして、お金持ちぶっています。
Elena always pretends to be rich by carrying expensive-looking bags and wearing accessories.
トムさんは両親の前では、いい子ぶっていますが、実はそうでもありません。
Tom acts like a good boy in front of his parents, but he isn't really.
姉はみんなの前では、いつも上品ぶっているけど、家ではそうでもありませんよ。
My sister always pretends to be elegant in front of everyone, but she's not like that at home.
彼、あなたの前ではいい人ぶってるけど、本当は最低な人よ。
He acts like a nice guy in front of you, but he's actually the worst person ever.
子供のくせに、大人ぶっちゃってどうしたの？
What's gotten into you? You're just a kid, so why are you trying to act like an adult?
Vocabulary
| Japanese |
English | |
| 上品 | じょうひん | elegant |
