きざ

Alternative writings: 気障, キザ
JLPT:N1
Frequency:
1

Affected, pretentious behavior or manner intended to show off; smug or snobbish attitude.

Na-AdjectiveNounUsually Kana

Examples

彼は新しい時計を見せて、きざに話した。

He showed off his new watch and spoke in a pretentious way.

あまりきざな態度を取ると嫌われるよ。

If you act too pretentiously, people will dislike you.

気障なシャツを着ていると冗談を言われた。

Someone joked that he was wearing a snobby shirt.

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