affectation in Japanese
affectation in Japanese is 気取り, 虚飾 — affectation means behavior intended to seem natural when it is not; a false or artificial display.
affectation in Japanese
気取り
Pronounced: kidori
An attempt to assume or exhibit what is not natural or real; false display; artificial show. [from 1548]
虚飾
Pronounced: kyoshoku
An attempt to assume or exhibit what is not natural or real; false display; artificial show. [from 1548]
What does "affectation" mean?
- noun Behavior intended to seem natural when it is not; a false or artificial display.
- noun An odd or unusual habit in the way someone behaves.
- noun A showy, exaggerated liking for something.
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What is "affectation" in Japanese?
"affectation" in Japanese is 気取り, 虚飾. affectation means: Behavior intended to seem natural when it is not; a false or artificial display.
How do you pronounce 気取り?
"affectation" in Japanese is 気取り, pronounced "kidori".
Are there other ways to say "affectation" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "affectation": 気取り, 虚飾.
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