みえをはる
見栄を張る
to be pretentious; to put on airs; to show off
N3Expression
Expression, Godan verb (ru ending)
to be pretentious•to put on airs•to show off
Example Sentences
彼女は見栄を張りたがる。
She is fond of display.
彼女は見栄を張っているだけだよ。
She's just putting up a front.
隣近所に対して見栄を張るのは人情ですよ。
It's only natural to keep up with the Joneses.
彼は大学を卒業して、いつも見栄を張っていた。
He had graduated from the university and was always showing off.