強つよがり

noun

bluff; show of courage; pretending to be strong

Refers to acting tough or putting on a brave front despite feeling weak or scared. Often used when someone is hiding their true feelings.

• 彼かれの強つよがりはすぐにばれた。

  His bluff was quickly seen through.

• 強つよがりを言いわないで、素す直なおに助たすけを求もとめなさい。

  Stop pretending to be strong and honestly ask for help.