素振(そぶ)り

そぶり
noun
behavior, manner, sign
emotion
1. behavior, manner, attitude
The outward behavior or demeanor that reveals or conceals one's true feelings or intentions.
何(なに)食(く)わぬ素振(そぶ)りをする。
To act as if nothing happened.
彼(かれ)は知(し)っている素振(そぶ)りを見(み)せなかった。
He didn't show any sign that he knew.
平気(へいき)な素振(そぶ)りをしていたが、実(じつ)は傷(きず)ついていた。
She was acting like she was fine, but she was actually hurt.
2. sign, indication, hint
A subtle sign or indication of something, especially an attitude or feeling that shows through one's behavior.
怒(おこ)っている素振(そぶ)りがあった。
There were signs that he was angry.
彼女(かのじょ)は帰(かえ)りたい素振(そぶ)りを見(み)せた。
She showed signs of wanting to go home.
不満(ふまん)の素振(そぶ)りも見(み)せず、黙々(もくもく)と働(はたら)いた。
Without showing the slightest sign of dissatisfaction, he worked silently.

Pronunciation

素振(そぶ)り (behavior/sign) vs. 素振(すぶ)り (practice swing in sports) — same kanji, different readings and meanings. This entry covers the そぶり reading.

Key expression

何(なに)食(く)わぬ素振(そぶ)り — "an innocent look," acting as if one knows nothing or has done nothing wrong. This is one of the most common uses.

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Added 2026.2.9 13:11 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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