Word details

きざ

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word きざ.

Dictionary

Entry

気障キザNoun~な Adj.Usually kanaFreq #32985
1

affected; smug; pompous; conceited; snobby; pretentious

Examples
彼らは彼のきざな話し方を笑った。
They laughed at the affectations in his speech.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

spirit, mind, air, atmosphere, mood

6 strokesFrequency 113JLPT N4Grade 1

On

Kun

いき

hinder, hurt, harm

14 strokesFrequency 742JLPT N1Grade 6

On

ショウ

Kun

さわ.る

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