強 がる tsuyogaru
1. to pretend to be tough; to put on a brave front; to whistle in the dark; to bluff
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1. Couldn't pretend to be strong.; Didn't try to act strong.
1. Did not pretend.; Did not put on a brave face.
1. Don't pretend to be strong.; Don't put on a brave face.
1. Must be strong.; Have to put on a brave face.
1. Don't have to be strong.; You don't need to put on a brave face.
1. Must be strong.; Have to put on a brave face.
1. Want to appear strong.; Want to put on a brave face.
1. Don't want to show off.; Don't want to boast.
1. Seems strong; Appears to be putting on a brave face
1. Don't pretend.; Don't force it.
1. Let's pretend.; Let's put on a brave face.
1. To be forced to pretend; To be made to act strong
1. To force; To make (someone) pretend to be strong
1. Must appear strong.; Have to pretend to be strong.
1. To fully master; To carry through completely
1. Pretense remaining; Arrogance remaining
1. They say (he/she/it) pretends to be strong.; It is said (he/she/it) puts on a brave face.
1. If/when one pretends to be strong; If/when one forces a brave face
1. If/when pretending to be strong; If/when acting tough
1. Seems to pretend; Seems to act strong
1. Seems strong; Appears to be putting on a brave face