JMdict: 1156320
威張る 【いばる】
- [v5r,vi] to put on airs; to act big; to throw one's weight about; to be overbearing; to be domineering; to be bossy; to be pushy; to be proud; to be haughty; to be arrogant; to swagger; to boast; to brag
Kanji in this word:
Kanji | Meanings | On Readings | Kun Readings |
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威 | Intimidate, Dignity, Majesty, Menace, Threaten | イ | おど.す, おど.し, おど.かす |
張 | Lengthen, Counter For Bows & Stringed Instruments, Stretch, Spread, Put Up (tent) | チョウ | は.る, -は.り, -ば.り |