思わせぶり

おもわせぶり
Alternative writings: 思わせ振り
Frequency:
1

Behavior or remarks that are suggestive or insinuating — giving the impression that there is a deeper or special meaning.

Na-Adjective

Examples

彼は思わせぶりな笑顔で話しかけてきた。

He approached me with a suggestive smile.

思わせぶりな態度は誤解を招きやすい。

Suggestive behavior can easily lead to misunderstandings.

彼女の思わせぶりな一言が、クラス中の噂になった。

Her offhand, suggestive remark became the talk of the class.

2

As a noun: words or behavior that hint at something — an insinuation or suggestive remark/action.

Noun

Examples

彼の言葉には思わせぶりが多く、本心がつかめない。

His words are full of insinuations, so it's hard to grasp his true intentions.

あの映画は結末を思わせぶりに終わらせている。

That film ends in a way that hints at the outcome rather than showing it outright.