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強がる · godan verb (-ru)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 強がる | 強がらない |
| Polite | 強がります | 強がりません |
| Past polite | 強がりました | 強がりませんでした |
| Past | 強がった | 強がらなかった |
| Te-form | 強がって | 強がらないで |
| Desire | 強がりたい | 強がりたくない |
| Potential | 強がれる | 強がれない |
| Passive | 強がられる | 強がられない |
| Causative | 強がらせる | 強がらせない |
| Causative passive | 強がらせられるalso 強がらされる | 強がらせられないalso 強がらされない |
| Volitional | 強がろう | |
| Polite volitional | 強がりましょう | |
| Imperative | 強がれ | 強がるな |
| Conditional | 強がれば | 強がらなければ |
| Tara conditional | 強がったら | 強がらなかったら |
Meanings
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godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb
pretend to be tough; put on a brave front; bluff
Describes acting strong or unbothered when one is actually scared, hurt, or worried. Often used when someone hides weakness or true feelings.
Even though he was scared, he pretended to be tough and smiled.
Don't put on a brave front; just honestly ask for help.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉の前で強がるto put on a brave front in front of someone
He put on a brave front in front of her and said he was fine.
- 〜と強がるto bluff by insisting that ~ (when it isn't true)
Even though it hurt, he bluffed and said 'I'm fine.'
- 泣きながら強がるto act tough while crying (contrasting true feelings with the brave front)
She was putting on a brave face even while crying.