気張 きばったそうだ
kibatta sōda

Godan Verb (ru)
Evidential Auxiliary

Expresses hearsay about a past event ("I heard that...") of 気張る

1. They say he/she/it put on a brave face.; They say he/she/it acted tough.; They say he/she/it tried hard (but perhaps unsuccessfully).

Past/Perfective
Hearsay Evidence