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English Meaning(s) for 見栄

noun
  1. airs; pretensions; show; ostentation; display; appearance; vanity; charm

Definition and Synonyms for 見栄

Show pretending that something is the case in order to make a good impression
Synonyms: ざま, なり, 仮相, 佇まい, , , , 体裁, 体貌, 外観, 姿, 形容, , 押し出し, 押し出す, 格好, 様子, 表面, 見える, 見える, 見せかける, 見せ掛け, 見栄, 見た目, 赴く, , 身なり, 風体, 風情, 風格
Visual Aspect outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
Synonyms: ざま, なり, うわべ, よそう, ルクス, なりふり, ルックス, 仮象, , 体裁, 外形, 外見, 外観, 外面, 姿, 姿容, 容姿, , 形姿, 形相, 形相, , 格好, 相好, 表構え, 表面, , 装い, 装う, 見かけ, 見かける, 見てくれ, 見せかける, 見せ掛け, 見栄, 見た目, 身なり, , , 風体, 風姿, 風袋, 風貌, 風采
Airs affected manners intended to impress others
Synonyms: ポーズ, 気どり, 気取る, 気取る, 見える, 見える, 見得, 見栄
Conceitedness the trait of being unduly vain and conceited
Synonyms: うぬぼれ, うぬぼれる, 自尊心, 自慢, 虚栄, 虚栄心, 衒気, 見える, 見える, 見栄
Attraction an entertainer who attracts large audiences
Synonyms: アトラクション, 吸収, 呼び物, 看板, 見える, 見える, 見栄, 誘致
Conceitedness false pride
Synonyms: うぬぼれ, うぬぼれる, 自尊心, 自慢, 虚栄, 虚栄心, 衒気, 見える, 見える, 見栄

Meanings for each kanji in 見栄

» see; hopes; chances; idea; opinion; look at; visible
» flourish; prosperity; honor; glory; splendor

Categories 見栄 is a member of

Pretense the act of giving a false appearance
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Trait a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
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Quality an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
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Affectedness the quality of being false or artificial (as to impress others)
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Entertainer a person who tries to please or amuse
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Sample Sentences for 見栄

She has begun to play tennis not so much out of curiosity as out of vanity.
He had graduated from the university and was always showing off.
It's only natural to keep up with the Joneses.
She's just putting up a front.
She is fond of display.

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