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[じ(自)·が(画)·じ(自)·さん(賛)]
jigajisan
noun, suru verb, no adjective

Alternate Written Forms:

[じ(自)·が(画)·じ(自)·さん(讚)]
jigajisan
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Root Words:

[じ(自)·が(画) + じ(自)·さん(賛)]
jiga + jisan

English Meaning(s) for 自画自賛

noun, suru verb, no adjective
  1. singing one's own praises; praising one's own wares
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Definition and Synonyms for 自画自賛

Self-Praise speaking of yourself in superlatives
Synonyms: 手前味噌, 自慢, 自画自賛, 自賛

Meanings for each kanji in 自画自賛

» oneself
» brush-stroke; picture
» approve; praise; title or inscription on picture; assist; agree with

Categories 自画自賛 is a member of

Speech Act the use of language to perform some act
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Sample Sentences for 自画自賛

Nobody likes him, because he is always blowing his own horn.
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This may sound like blowing my own horn, but ...
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It won't do you any good to talk up your own work like that.
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