もったいぶる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word もったいぶる
1
to put on airs; to assume importance; to be self-important; to be pretentious; to be pompous; to stand on one's dignity
Examples
勿体振るのはやめてくれ。
Don't give yourself airs.
Kanji in this Word
勿
4 strokes
Grade 9
Meanings
not
must not
do not
be not
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
モチ
ブツ
ボツ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
なか.れ
なし
体
7 strokes
Frequency: 88
JLPT N3
Grade 2
Meanings
body
substance
object
reality
counter for images
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
タイ
テイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
からだ
かたち
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
なり
振
10 strokes
Frequency: 614
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
shake
wave
wag
swing
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ふ.る
ふ.れる
ふ.るう
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
ふり
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