誇
Kanji · N1
誇 / boast
Kanji for boast, be proud, or pride.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | コ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | ほこ.る | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
誇 carries the meaning boast, be proud, or pride.
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Common compounds with 誇
誇大こだいexaggeration / hyperbole
誇張こちょうexaggeration
誇るほこるto boast of / to be proud of / to take pride in
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