格かっ好こうをつける

expression, ichidan verb

make something look better; put into shape

Used when improving the appearance or condition of something, such as tidying up or making a situation presentable.

• 散ちらかった部屋へやを格かっ好こうをつけてから客きゃくを呼よんだ。

  I tidied up the messy room before inviting guests over.

• 彼かれは話はなしを格かっ好こうをつけてまとめた。

  He shaped the story into a neat summary.

expression, ichidan verb

put up a front; pose; pretend

Refers to acting in a way that makes oneself look good or impressive, often with a nuance of showing off or trying to appear cool.

• 彼かれはみんなの前まえで格かっ好こうをつけて難むずかしい本ほんを読よんでいた。

  He was putting up a front by reading a difficult book in front of everyone.

• 格かっ好こうをつけずに、ありのままの自じ分ぶんを見みせてください。

  Please show your true self without trying to look cool.