Decoded Slug: ～ぶって (〜butte)
Japanese JLPT Grammar Point
～ぶって (〜butte)
～ぶって (〜butte)
Short explanation:
Used to express the act of pretending or acting in a particular manner.
Formation:
Verb-stem + ぶって
Examples:
彼はまるで知っているふうにぶって話を進めていた。
Kare wa marude shitteiru fuu ni butte hanashi o susumete ita.
He was talking as if he knew everything.
彼女は何も知らないふうにぶっていたが、本当は全てを知っていた。
Kanojo wa nani mo shiranai fuu ni butte ita ga, hontou wa subete o shitte ita.
She was pretending like she didn't know anything, but she actually knew everything.
店員は無愛想にぶって接客をしていた。
Ten'in wa mubouso ni butte sethuku o shite ita.
The shop clerk was serving customers in an unfriendly manner.
彼はいつも偉そうにぶっている。
Kare wa itsumo erasou ni butte iru.
He is always acting arrogantly.
Long explanation:
The ～ぶって grammar point is used when someone is acting or pretending in a particular way that is not their true nature or characteristic. It is often used in a negative light or to express dissatisfaction with someone's behavior.
