婆ば娑さ羅ら

noun, na-adjective

acting without restraint; self-indulgence; eccentricity

Historical term from the Nanboku-chō period, referring to a flamboyant, unconventional lifestyle that defied social norms. Often associated with the 婆娑羅大名 (basara daimyō).

• 婆ば娑さ羅ら大だい名みょうは、派は手でな服ふく装そうと自じ由ゆう奔ほん放ぽうな振ふる舞まいで知しられていた。

  The basara daimyō were known for their flashy attire and freewheeling behavior.

noun, na-adjective

pretentiousness; dandyism; gaudiness

Extended from the historical sense to describe someone who is showy, affected, or overly concerned with appearance. Can imply a negative judgment of superficiality.

• 彼かれの婆ば娑さ羅らな態たい度どは、周しゅう囲いから浮ういていた。

  His pretentious attitude made him stand out awkwardly from those around him.