Japanese Conversation · Level 33
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Japanese word
自慢
Pronunciation
Romajijiman
Meaning
- nounboast
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.
More examples
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.
Core concept
It puts personal excellence or a prized possession in the foreground so that others notice and admire it.
Common phrases
自慢の料理ji man no ryō ri
signature dish
自慢の一品ji man no ichi hin
signature dish
自慢の腕ji man no ude
prized skill
自慢の種ji man no tane
source of pride
Similar words
誇りhokori: A feeling of honor in one's own achievement, ability, or possession.
自負jifu: A strong belief that one's own ability or work deserves recognition.
Definition in Japanese
自分の力や成果などを誇り、他人に得意そうに知らせること。ji bun no chikara ya sei ka na do o hoko ri ta nin ni toku i sō ni shi ra se ru ko to
Word origin
The noun 自慢 (jiman) is formed from 自 (ji, "self") and 慢 (man, "pride" or "arrogance"), with the compound meaning pride shown about oneself.
Usage tips
- 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."