N2
みせびらかす (misebirakasu)
見せびらかす
to show off, to display ostentatiously
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Carries a negative connotation, implying that someone is deliberately displaying something (usually new or expensive) in an annoying or boastful way to elicit admiration or envy from others.
📝 Example Sentences
彼は新しい高級車を近所の人に見せびらかしていた。
He was showing off his new luxury car to the neighbors.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "見せびらかす"!
彼女はいつも高価なジュエリーを身につけて、人に______。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「見せびらかす」は、自慢するように人にものを見せるという意味です。
English: 「見せびらかす」 means to show something to people in a boastful way.
English: 「見せびらかす」 means to show something to people in a boastful way.
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