expression, godan verb (-u)
feign composure; pretend to be calm
Used when someone outwardly acts calm while hiding inner turmoil, nervousness, or anger.
彼は内心動揺していたが、平静を装って会議に臨んだ。
He was shaken inside, but he feigned composure and attended the meeting.
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I tried to pretend to be calm, but my voice trembled.