誇る

Reading

Kana: ほこる

Romaji: hokoru

Definition

v5r

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1

to boast of; to be proud of

Kanji

誇

Readings: コ、 ほこ.る

Meanings: boast, be proud, pride, triumphantly

Example Sentences

わたしは誇(ほこ)るべきものが何(なに)もない。

➥I have nothing to boast about.

あんなに長所(ちょうしょ)が多(おお)いのに彼女(かのじょ)は誇(ほこ)らなかった。

➥With all her merits she was not proud.