気障
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Base noun form. Refers to pretentious or snobbish behavior. Example: 『彼の態度は気障だ』 (kare no taido wa kiza da, 'His attitude is snobbish').
Theme
At a bookstore, User and their friend Aiko discuss a mutual acquaintance who often acts in a snobbish way.
気障
きざ
affectation, conceit, snobbery
People & IdentityEmotions & Personality
Memory Hook
Think of a 'key jar' (sounds like '気障' kiza) full of pretentious keys — someone with affectation is like a snobby key jar! 'Key jar' → 気障 (kiza, 'affectation').
Cultural Note
『気障』 (kiza) is often used in Japanese media and conversations to describe someone who acts in a conceited or snobbish manner, such as in dramas or novels where characters display affectation.
Forms
Base: 気障Base noun form. Refers to pretentious or snobbish behavior. Example: 『彼の態度は気障だ』 (kare no taido wa kiza da, 'His attitude is snobbish').