English–Japanese
“boast” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajijiman
Example
父は自分の料理を自慢します。chichi wa ji bun no ryō ri o ji man shi ma su
My father boasts about his cooking.
How to say “boast” in Japanese
“Boast” in Japanese is 自慢 (jiman).
It puts personal excellence or a prized possession in the foreground so that others notice and admire it.
Example sentences with 自慢
彼の自慢は、毎朝走る習慣です。kare no ji man wa mai asa hashi ru shū kan de su
He takes pride in running every morning.
Tips for using 自慢
- The phrase 自慢話 (jimanbanashi) means boastful talk, which shows why 自慢 (jiman) can carry a stronger social meaning than the English word "pride."