強(つよ)がり

つよがり
noun
bravado; bluff; putting on a brave face
emotionpersonality
1. bravado; bluff; false bravery
Pretending to be strong or unaffected when one is actually hurt, scared, or upset.
強(つよ)がりを言(い)わないで。
Don't pretend to be tough./Don't put on a brave face.
彼(かれ)の強(つよ)がりは見(み)ていて痛々(いたいた)しい。
His bravado is painful to watch.
本当(ほんとう)は悲(かな)しいのに強(つよ)がりをしている。
She's putting on a brave face even though she's really sad.
強(つよ)がりをやめて、素直(すなお)に助(たす)けを求(もと)めよう。
Let's stop putting on a brave face and honestly ask for help.
「大丈夫(だいじょうぶ)」と言(い)ったが、あれは強(つよ)がりだったと思(おも)う。
He said "I'm fine," but I think that was just bravado.

Forms

強(つよ)がる (to act tough) + り (noun-forming suffix) → acting tough = bravado

Common expressions

  • 強(つよ)がりを言(い)う - to say something brave/tough (when one doesn't feel it)
  • 強(つよ)がりをする - to put on a brave face
  • 強(つよ)がりをやめる - to stop pretending to be tough

Related verb

Usage

強(つよ)がり describes hiding one's true vulnerable feelings behind a facade of strength. It often carries a slightly sympathetic or sad connotation.

Related Words

Related: 負(ま)け惜(お)しみ (sour grapes)
Related: 強(つよ)がる (to act tough, to put on a brave front)
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Added 2026.1.19 13:09 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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