Translation guide
To walk in a proud, confident, or arrogant way, often with a stiff, upright posture and exaggerated movements.
Describing someone walking with an exaggerated, confident, or arrogant gait, often to show off.
He was strutting through the town.
Means 'to walk around acting important/bossy'. Emphasizes the arrogant attitude more than the physical walk.
He's always strutting around like he owns the place.
Literally 'to walk with one's chest puffed out'. Describes a proud, confident walk, often with a positive connotation of self-assurance.
She was strutting with confidence.
Literally 'to walk with a backward lean'. Describes a strutting walk with an exaggerated, chest-out posture. Somewhat literary or old-fashioned.
He strutted into the venue with his chest out.
Using 'strut' metaphorically to describe someone showing off their status, achievements, or attitude, not necessarily walking.
Describing a walk that is deliberately showy, often with a straight back and long steps, like on a catwalk.
There is no single Japanese verb that perfectly matches 'strut' in all contexts. Using a direct translation like ストラットする is not natural. Instead, describe the manner of walking or the attitude.
闊歩する focuses on the physical act of striding proudly, and can be neutral or positive. 威張って歩く emphasizes the arrogant attitude and is usually negative.
He's been strutting around ever since he got promoted.
He was strutting around with an affected air.