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Zach

市長はもったいぶった男だ。

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市長 もったいぶった

English Translation

The mayor is a stuffed shirt.

Furigana

市長(しちょう)はもったいぶった(おとこ)だ。

Romanji

Shichō wa mottaibutta otoko da.

Words

市長 (しちょう)
mayor
()
topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
勿体ぶる (もったいぶる)
to put on airs; to assume importance
(おとこ、おっこ)
man; male; fellow; guy; chap; bloke; male lover; boyfriend; man; manliness; manly honor; manly honour; manly reputation
()
be; is; indicates past or completed action; indicates light imperative

Kanji

Readings: シ、 いち
Meanings: market, city, town
Readings: チョウ、 なが.い、 おさ
Meanings: long, leader, superior, senior
Readings: ダン、 ナン、 おとこ、 お
Meaning: male