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“conceit” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiunubore

Example

自惚れは成長の邪魔になります。unubo re wa sei chō no ja ma ni na ri ma su

Conceit gets in the way of growth.

Illustration for 自惚れ (conceit)

How to say “conceit” in Japanese

“Conceit” in Japanese is 自惚れ (unubore).

自惚れ (unubore) describes a self-focused sense of superiority that makes one's own worth seem greater than it is.

Full entry for 自惚れ: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 自惚れ

自惚れから、彼は先生の忠告を聞き入れませんでした。unubo re ka ra kare wa sen sei no chū koku o ki ki i re ma se n de shi ta

Because of his conceit, he would not accept his teacher's advice.

Tips for using 自惚れ

  • In Japanese, 自惚れが強い (unubore ga tsuyoi) describes a person whose conceit is especially noticeable.

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