Lexical entry

スタンドプレー

sutandopuree

Showy self-display, especially in public or in a group setting.

Qualities & ConceptsPure GairaigoWasei-EigoCompoundSource: English

Meaning

Used for behavior that draws attention to oneself rather than serving the main purpose. It often has a negative tone and can imply theatrical or self-promoting conduct.

attention-seeking performance
self-promotional behavior

Examples

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インサイドワーク

A clever or tactical play, especially in baseball.

Evidence and Provenance

Data source: JMdict_english
Revision: JMdict.2026-04-17
Review flags: possible-wasei, ambiguous-sense
Active language: English