びる
Meanings
- to resemble; to have the air of; to look like; to become (in appearance or manner)
- to seem to be ~; to appear to be ~
- to take on a certain air or quality of ~
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Explanation
びる attaches to nouns or the stem of a na-adjective to describe gaining an appearance, air, or impression of something. It is not about changing physically through action, but about the perception of being or becoming. It often expresses a qualitative change in how one is perceived, rather than a literal transformation.
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Example sentences
He speaks in a mature, grown-up way.
She doesn’t act childish and, with her calm demeanor, looks grown-up.
If you want to look younger, you should adopt a more composed attitude.
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