Lingaku- large furoshikiyojijukugo
- big talk; vain boasting or bluster; blowing one's own trumpet; rodomontade
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
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- large furoshiki
- big talk; vain boasting or bluster
- blowing one's own trumpet; rodomontade
This refers to a large piece of cloth traditionally used for wrapping and carrying items. In a metaphorical sense, it represents someone who makes grand claims or boasts about their abilities or achievements.
He spread a large furoshiki and claimed to have achieved great success.
His big talk about the project was far from the actual results.
This meaning emphasizes exaggerated claims or self-promotion that may not be backed by reality.
Everyone was surprised by her big talk, but the actual results did not match.
The politician's bluster quickly drew suspicion.
This meaning highlights self-promotion or boastful talk aimed at drawing attention to oneself, often without merit.
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おおぶろしきをひろげる大風呂敷を広げるto boast grandioselyおおぶろしき大風呂敷をゆう言うto make grand claimsおおぶろしき大風呂敷をもっている持っているto have a big talkおおぶろしき大風呂敷をしく敷くto spread a big furoshiki (metaphorically, to make grandiose statements)おおぶろしき大風呂敷にするto make something sound more impressive than it isしんじられない信じられないおおぶろしき大風呂敷unbelievable boastおおぶろしき大風呂敷をみやぶる見破るto see through the blusterじょうだん冗談のおおぶろしき大風呂敷a fanciful boast (in jest)おおぶろしき大風呂敷をいいはなつ言い放つto announce a grand statementききあきた聞き飽きたおおぶろしき大風呂敷a tired old boast
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