JMdict: 1259320
見栄を張る 【みえをはる】
- [exp,v5r] to be pretentious; to put on airs; to show off
Kanji in this word:
Kanji | Meanings | On Readings | Kun Readings |
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見 | See, Hopes, Chances, Idea, Opinion, Look At, Visible | ケン | み.る, み.える, み.せる |
栄 | Flourish, Prosperity, Honor, Glory, Splendor | エイ, ヨウ | さか.える, は.え, -ば.え, は.える, え |
張 | Lengthen, Counter For Bows & Stringed Instruments, Stretch, Spread, Put Up (tent) | チョウ | は.る, -は.り, -ば.り |