- to act (a part); to play (a role)
- to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production)
- to commit (a blunder); to disgrace oneself; to make a scene
- to pretend (e.g. to be a good father)
Ichidan verb; transitive verb
Generated definitions (experimental)
- to act (a part); to play (a role)
- to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production)
- to commit (a blunder); to disgrace oneself; to make a scene
- to pretend (e.g. to be a good father)
This meaning refers to the act of performing in a theatrical context, taking on a character or role in a play or film.
This meaning involves staging a play or production, referring to the act of presenting a performance to an audience.
In this context, the word indicates making a mistake in a social context, typically leading to embarrassment or a dramatic occurrence that draws attention.
This meaning entails behaving in a way that is not genuine, often in the context of taking on a facade or role that does not reflect true feelings or actions.
Generated collocations (experimental)
Example sentences
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Wetland habitats serve essential functions in an ecosystem, including acting as water filters, providing flood and erosion control, and furnishing food and homes for fish and wildlife.