NichiDict

気取る

きどる
気どる
[kidoru]

Meanings

1.GodanIntransitive

to be affected; to put on airs

2.GodanTransitive

to act like (something one isn't); to pretend to be

Other Readings

気取る」 has another reading with different meanings.

Examples

気取った笑顔が不自然だ。

The affected smile looks unnatural.

彼女は人前でいつも気取っている

She always puts on airs in front of others.

パーティーでわざと気取らないようにした。

I deliberately tried not to put on airs at the party.