pretend in Japanese
pretend in Japanese is 装う, 振り, 見せ掛ける — pretend means to act as if something is true or real when it isn't, in order to deceive or as part of play.
pretend in Japanese
装う
Pronounced: yosoō
振り
Pronounced: furi
見せ掛ける
Pronounced: misekakeru
What does "pretend" mean?
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verb To act as if something is true or real when it isn't, in order to deceive or as part of play.
"The kids pretended the sofa was a pirate ship."
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adj Not genuine; imaginary or made up as part of a game.
"They set up a pretend shop with fake money and toy groceries."
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pretend in a sentence
- The kids pretended the sofa was a pirate ship.
- She pretended not to notice the mistake in his report.
- They set up a pretend shop with fake money and toy groceries.
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What is "pretend" in Japanese?
"pretend" in Japanese is 装う, 振り, 見せ掛ける. pretend means: To act as if something is true or real when it isn't, in order to deceive or as part of play.
How do you pronounce 装う?
"pretend" in Japanese is 装う, pronounced "yosoō".
How do you use "pretend" in a sentence?
Example: "The kids pretended the sofa was a pirate ship." In Japanese, "pretend" is 装う, 振り, 見せ掛ける.
Are there other ways to say "pretend" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "pretend": 装う, 振り, 見せ掛ける.
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