威張り屋

いばりや
Alternative writings: 威張りや
Frequency:
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A person who acts arrogantly or boastfully toward others; someone who shows off or behaves self-importantly (often used colloquially, e.g. "威張り屋さん").

NounNoun Taking 'の'

Examples

あの店長はちょっと威張り屋で、部下に厳しく当たることがある。

That manager is a bit of a show-off and can be harsh with subordinates.

子どものころはクラスに威張り屋がいて、よく喧嘩になった。

When I was a child there was an arrogant kid in class and we often got into fights.

彼は自信があるように見せたくて、つい威張り屋の態度を取ってしまう。

He wants to appear confident and ends up acting like a braggart.

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