- to put on a bold front; to act big; to be unyieldingsee also 肩肘張る
- to act formally; to act stifflysee also 肩肘張る
expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.); Godan verb with 'ru' ending
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Generated definitions (experimental)
- to put on a bold front; to act big; to be unyielding
- to act formally; to act stiffly
This phrase describes someone who presents themselves with an air of confidence or arrogance, often in a way that may be perceived as exaggerated or pretentious.
He always puts on a bold front and intimidates those around him.
This meaning indicates behaving in a way that is overly serious or formal, lacking warmth or approachability.
He acted stiffly and couldn't engage in conversation with his friends.
During the speech, he maintained a formal demeanor.
Generated collocations (experimental)
かたひじをはる肩肘を張るto put on a bold frontかたひじをはった肩肘を張ったたいど態度a stiff attitudeかたひじをはって肩肘を張ってはなす話すto speak in a formal mannerかたひじをはって肩肘を張ってせっする接するto interact formallyかたひじをはる肩肘を張るひつよう必要はないthere's no need to act bigかたひじをはった肩肘を張ったしせい姿勢a proud postureかたひじをはった肩肘を張ったことばづかい言葉遣いa formal way of speakingかたひじをはる肩肘を張ることでえられる得られるいんしょう印象the impression gained from acting boldlyかたひじ肩肘をはら張らずにせっする接するto interact without formality
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