きざ
Meanings
1
affected; pretentious; smug; conceited
usually written using kana alone
Describes a person or their behavior as trying too hard to appear stylish, sophisticated, or superior, often in an irritating or laughable way. Can be used as a noun or na-adjective.
See also: 気障り
His affected way of speaking gets on my nerves.
That actor always strikes a pretentious pose.
Usage patterns
- きざな〈人〉a pretentious, affected person
He's a pretentious guy.
- きざなセリフa cheesy, self-consciously cool line
He said a cheesy, pretentious line.
- きざに〈動詞〉to do something in an affected, showy way
He gave an affected little smile.
- きざな態度a pretentious, self-satisfied attitude
A pretentious attitude is disliked.