Japanese Word · Intermediate
取り繕う
to keep up appearances
Pronunciation: [to̞ɾʲit͡sɨ̥kɯ̟ɾo̞ɯ̟]
Meaning
to keep up appearances
Example
人前を取り繕う
to keep up appearances in front of the public
Practice tips
- Practice 取り繕う out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.