This is the 8163rd most frequent Japanese word.
居直ら
"居直ら" is not a complete word in Japanese but could stem from the verb "居直る," meaning "to sit up straight" or "to change attitude abruptly."
The usage of '居直る' here implies a sudden shift in attitude toward direct confrontation or boldness, especially in interactions.
彼は急に居直って私を批判し始めた。
He suddenly confronted me and started criticizing.
In this context, '居直る' refers to assertively standing one's ground during a debate or argument.
その議論の中で、彼女は居直って反論し続けた。
In the discussion, she stood her ground and continued arguing back.
Here, '居直る' denotes adopting a defiant attitude, especially when one is in the wrong.