English–Japanese
“vanity” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajimie
Example
彼は見栄を張って高い服を買います。kare wa mi e o ha tte taka i fuku o ka i ma su
He buys expensive clothes out of vanity.
How to say “vanity” in Japanese
“Vanity” in Japanese is 見栄 (mie).
Describes the urge to protect a favorable public image by displaying more status or refinement than one truly has.
Example sentences with 見栄
見栄のために無理をするのはやめます。mi e no ta me ni mu ri o su ru no wa ya me ma su
I will stop overextending myself for the sake of appearances.
Tips for using 見栄
- The expression 見栄を張る (mie o haru) shows that this word often concerns maintaining appearances before other people, not simply feeling pleased with oneself.