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JLPT N2verbLevel estimated by Bebop

威い張ばる

ibaru

to act arrogantly

Example sentences

あの人ひとはあまり威張いばるから好すきになれない。
That man is too boastful for my liking.
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彼かれは下したのものにいばっている。
He is haughty to his juniors.
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彼女かのじょには威張いばった様子ようすがある。
She has an important air about her.
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Kanji in 威張

威intimidate; dignityOnイKunおどす・おどし・おどかす
張counter for bows & stringed instruments; stretchOnチョウKunはる

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