～ぶる JLPT N1

Formation

Noun / (Adjective stem) + ぶる

Explanation

The ～ぶる grammar point is used when someone pretends or acts like something they aren't. It often has a negative nuance, suggesting insincerity or putting on airs. Common usage includes nouns or descriptive words before ぶる (e.g., 学者ぶる, 偉そうぶる, etc.).

Example sentences

• 彼はあたかも知っているかのように学者ぶる。

  He acts like a scholar, as if he knows everything.

  Kare wa atakamo shitteiru ka no you ni gakusha buru.

• 女優ぶるのはやめて、自分自身でいろ。

  Stop acting like you’re an actress and just be yourself.

  Joyu buru no wa yamete, jibun jishin de iro.

• 彼女は常にお嬢様ぶっている。

  She’s always putting on the airs of a refined lady.

  Kanojo wa tsune ni ojou-sama butte iru.

• 私がいじめられていると無邪気ぶる彼女を見て、怒りがこみ上げた。

  Seeing her act innocent while I was being bullied made my anger surge.

  Watashi ga ijimerarete iru to mujaki buru kanojo o mite, ikari ga komiageta.