feigned ignorance
しらんかお
Noun, Participle, Verb, Intransitive
1.
feigned ignorance, pretending not to know, pretending not to recognize (someone), ignoring
2.
unconcerned air, indifference, nonchalance
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質問されたのに、知らん顔をして通り過ぎた。
Even though I was asked a question, I pretended not to know and walked past.
問題が起きているのに、知らん顔をするのは無責任だ。
It's irresponsible to pretend not to know when a problem is occurring.
彼女は怒っているのに、知らん顔をして話しかけてきた。
Even though she was angry, she pretended not to care and spoke to me.
困っている人がいても、知らん顔をして通り過ぎる人が多い。
Even if there are people in trouble, many people pretend not to notice and walk past.
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