English–Japanese
“pretend” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiyosōu
Example
彼は何も知らないように装います。kare wa nan mo shi ra na i yō ni yosō i ma su
He pretends not to know anything.
How to say “pretend” in Japanese
“Pretend” in Japanese is 装う (yosōu).
It involves shaping one's visible appearance or behavior to suggest a state that is not genuine.
Example sentences with 装う
彼は不安を隠して、平静を装いました。kare wa fu an o kaku shi te hei sei o yosō i ma shi ta
He hid his anxiety and pretended to be calm.
Tips for using 装う
- Unlike English dress up, 装う (yosoō) can describe adopting an attitude or appearance, so it applies to emotions and knowledge as well as clothing.