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[ほこ()·]
hokori
noun

English Meaning(s) for 誇り

noun
  1. pride; boast; credit (to)

Definition and Synonyms for 誇り

Superbia unreasonable and inordinate self-esteem (personified as one of the deadly sins)
Synonyms: 誇り, 誇る
Arrogance overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors
Synonyms: 不遜, 倨傲, 傍若無人, 傲倨, 尊大, 誇り, 誇る, 驕傲
Pridefulness a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
Synonyms: おごり, おごる, うぬぼれ, プライド, うぬぼれる, 倨傲, 得意, 思い上がり, 思い上がる, 慢心, 我褒め, 気位, 矜持, 自尊, 自尊心, 自慢, 自負, 自負心, 見識, 誇り, 誇る, 誇らしい, 驕り, 驕傲
Pride satisfaction with your (or another's) achievements
Synonyms: 自慢, 誇り, 誇る

Meanings for each kanji in 誇り

» boast; be proud; pride; triumphantly

Categories 誇り is a member of

Feeling the experiencing of affective and emotional states
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Deadly Sin an unpardonable sin entailing a total loss of grace
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Superbia unreasonable and inordinate self-esteem (personified as one of the deadly sins)
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Satisfaction the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
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Sample Sentences for 誇り

I'm proud of my school.
She is proud that her son has become a doctor.
If your parents heard of your success, they would be proud of you.
Mary prided herself on her beauty.
Do you take pride in your work?

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