気障な（きざな）
JLPT N1 · na-adjective
Meaning: affected/pretentious
Conjugation
| Form | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| te-form | 気障で | きざで |
| ta-form (past) | 気障だった | きざだった |
| nai-form (negative) | 気障ではない | きざではない |
Example sentences
- 気障なせりふに苦笑する。 — I gave a wry smile at his pretentious line.
- 気障な振る舞いをやめる。 — He stops his affected, showy behavior.
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