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カッコつける

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word カッコつける.

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Entry

カッコつけるかっこつけるIntransitiveUsually kanaIchidan verbFreq #19592
1

to affect a stylish air; to try to look good; to show off

Examples
あいつは、女の子がいるとかっこつけたがるんだから。
He's a big show-off when girls are around.

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