Japanese Word · Intermediate
虚仮威し
bluff, empty threat, paper tiger
Pronunciation: [ko̞ke̞o̞do̞ɕi]
Meaning
bluff, empty threat, paper tiger
Example
虚仮威しで言うのではない
I'm not bluffing!
Practice tips
- Practice 虚仮威し 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.