気取り

acting like, pretending to be

気 intention; willingness + 取り take
noun Rare #21,378
acting like, pretending to be Often follows a noun and has a mocking or critical tone.
JA: 彼は先生気取りで人に教える。
EN: He acts like a teacher and lectures people.

英雄気取りだ

You’re acting like some kind of hero.

— Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die (2026)

ボス気取りだ

He acts like he's the boss.

— マルコムX (1992)

探偵気取りはやめてほしいな

I wish you’d stop playing detective.

— High and Low (1963)

主役気取りだ

He acts like he's the star.

— オッペンハイマー (2023)

世界大会に出るからって専門家気取りか?

Just because you're competing in the world championships, you think you're an expert?

— ダンガル きっと、つよくなる (2016)

英雄気取りするな

Don't play the hero.

— Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die (2026)

二流のくせにスター気取り

They’re only second-rate, yet they act like a star.

— シカゴ (2002)

オカマどもシューマッハ気取りか?

You fags think you're Schumacher or something?

— TAXi (1998)

今すぐ英雄気取りか

What, playing the hero already?

— Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die (2026)

娘さん気取りはよせ

Don't act like some little lady.

— 8 1/2 (1963)