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物々しい

ものものしい

Readings

ものものしい

Meanings

  1. 1.
    adj-istrict (e.g. security); heavy (e.g. guard)
  2. 2.
    adj-ishowy; pretentious; ostentatious; overdone; exaggerated
  3. 3.
    adj-iimpressive; imposing; pompous; stately; solemn

Kanji breakdown

物
N38 strokesGrade 3

Example sentences

宮殿は物々しい警戒ぶりだった。

The palace was heavily guarded.

彼はいつも物々しい話し方をします。

He always talks in such high-sounding terms.

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物々しいものものしい

strict (e.g. security); heavy (e.g. guard); showy; pretentious; impressive; imposing

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