JLPT N3

〜furi wo suru

Pretending or acting as if; 'pretend', 'act like'.

Formation

Explanation

The ~ふりをする grammar point is used to express that someone is pretending or acting as if they are doing something, feeling a certain way, or possessing a certain quality. It can be translated as 'pretend' or 'act like' in English. The formation is the same for verbs, い-adjectives, な-adjectives, and nouns.

Example sentences

  • He pretended not to know.

    Kare wa shiranai furi wo shimashita.

  • She pretended to be sick and skipped school.

    Kanojo wa byouki no furi wo shite, gakkou wo yasumimashita.

  • He is pretending to be happy, but he is actually sad.

    Kare wa ureshii furi wo shiteimasu ga, hontou wa kanashii desu.

  • She pretended to be a leader and led the team.

    Kanojo wa riidaa no furi wo shite, chiimu wo hikimashita.