見得を切る

みえをきる

Also written 見えを切る

Meanings

1. Expression, Godan verb to strike a pose (in kabuki); to assume a posture See also: 見栄 (みえ).
2. to make a proud gesture; to put on an air of confidence; to speak boastfully

Kanji

• 見 see. Read as みえる.
• 得 gain. Read as える.
• 切 cut. Read as きる.

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