Show off in Japanese

Definition

Definition in EnglishTo try to make people admire you by showing them what you have or what you can do.

Definition in Japanese持っている物やできることを人に見せて、すごいと思わせようとすること。

Example sentences

• まあ、ちょっと格好(かっこ)つけたのは認(みと)めるよ。でもスピードボートを運転(うんてん)できるチャンスなんて、めったにないじゃん。🔊

  Okay, I was showing off a bit — but how often do you get to drive a speedboat?

• 毎年夏(まいとしなつ)になると、子(こ)どもが泳(およ)いでるすぐそばで水上(すいじょう)バイクの技(わざ)を見(み)せびらかすやつがいるんだよね。🔊

  Every summer there's some guy showing off on a jet ski right where the kids are swimming.

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