Word details
偉そう
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 偉そう.
Dictionary
Entry
1
self-important; important-looking; pompous; proud; conceited; snobbish
Examples
初対面の時、彼は偉そうな態度を取っていると思った。
When I first met him, I thought he was putting on airs.
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
偉
admirable, greatness, remarkable, conceited, famous, excellent
12 strokesFrequency 1,639JLPT N2Grade 8
On
イ
Kun
えら.い
Nanori
ひで
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