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Words — 1 found

もったい 勿体ぶる
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Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verb
1. to put on airs; to assume importance; to be self-important; to be pretentious; to be pompous; to stand on one's dignity​Usually written using kana alone
Other forms
勿体振る 【もったいぶる】
Notes
勿体振る: Rarely-used kanji form.
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Sentences — 3 found

  • jreibun/9777/1
      小学生の
    • むすこ息子
      • は家族の前に立ち、軽く
    • せきばら咳払い
      • をしてからもったいぶった
    • ようす様子
      • で言った。「皆さま、それでは発表させていただきます。」
    My son, an elementary school student, stood in front of the family, coughed lightly, and then said in a pompous manner, “Ladies and gentlemen, I would like to make an announcement.” — Jreibun
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