Definition of 見せ掛け (みせかけ)

見せ掛け

みせかけ

misekake

noun, no-adjective
seeming, pose, show, pretense, sham, mock
Other readings:
見せかけ【みせかけ】
Related Kanji
see, hopes, chances, idea, opinion, look at, visible
hang, suspend, depend, arrive at, tax, pour
Example sentences(showing 7 results)

This generous offer may be a mere pose

He appears brave, but it's just an act

Her tears were just for effect

Her sorrow was only apparent

Her apology was nothing but show

I think that against somebody like that, my seemingly clever techniques would be seen through and then I would be defeated

かのじょ
彼女の
じゅんし
純真
ほんもの
本物
Her air of innocence is apparent, not real