English–Japanese
“pride” in Japanese
How to say “pride” in Japanese
“Pride” in Japanese is 誇り (hokori).
Describes the deep self-respect that comes from valuing a person, group, ability, or achievement.
Example sentences with 誇り
祖父は長年続けてきた仕事に誇りを持っています。so fu wa naga nen tsuzu ke te ki ta shi goto ni hoko ri o mo tte i ma su
My grandfather takes pride in the work he has done for many years.
Tips for using 誇り
- The English word pride can describe both a virtue and an inflated ego, while 誇り (hokori) often highlights the dignity attached to a person, family, skill, or community.
Other Japanese words for “pride”
彼は自分の仕事にプライドを持っています。kare wa ji bun no shi goto ni pu ra i do o mo tte i ma su
He takes pride in his work.