godan verb (-u), transitive verb
keep up appearances; put on a good front
Used when someone hides their true feelings or situation and acts as if everything is fine. Often used in social or emotional contexts.
彼女は悲しみを取り繕って笑った。
She put on a smile to hide her sadness.
会議では平気な顔を取り繕
At the meeting, he kept up a calm appearance.
godan verb (-u), transitive verb
smooth over; gloss over; patch up (a mistake)
Used when someone tries to cover up a mistake, fault, or awkward situation with words or actions, often temporarily.
彼は失言を取り繕おうと必死だった。
He desperately tried to smooth over his slip of the tongue.
その場を取り繕うために嘘をついた。
I lied to gloss over the situation.
godan verb (-u), transitive verb
mend; repair; patch up (physical)
Refers to physically repairing or patching something, such as clothes or objects. Less common than the figurative uses.
祖母は破れた着物を取り繕ってくれた。
My grandmother mended the torn kimono for me.