空から元げん気き

noun

putting on a brave face; pretending to be fine; bravado

Describes outwardly showing energy or cheerfulness while actually feeling down, anxious, or unwell. Often used when someone is trying to hide their true feelings.

• 彼かれは空から元げん気きで笑わらっていたけど、本ほん当とうはとても悲かなしそうだった。

  He was laughing with forced cheerfulness, but he actually looked very sad.

• 落おち込こんでいるのに、みんなの前まえでは空から元げん気きを出だしてしまう。

  Even though I'm feeling down, I end up putting on a brave face in front of everyone.