こけおどしじゃありませんでした
虚仮威しじゃありませんでした
kokeodoshijārimasendeshita

Noun
Desu Copula
na-Adjective

The polite, past negative form of こけおどし

1. It wasn't a bluff.; It wasn't just for show.; It wasn't empty intimidation.

Past/Perfective
Negative
Polite
Terminal Form
Usually Written in Kana