気取る

きどる

to be affected; to put on airs

Also:to act like (something one isn't)

What does 気取る mean?

気取る is a Japanese verb meaning to be affected; to put on airs in English. It can also be translated as to act like (something one isn't) depending on context. It is written as 気取る in kanji, きどる in hiragana, and kidoru in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.

Example sentence

彼は彼女の前で気取って見せた。

He put on airs in her presence.