Japanese Conversation · Level 48
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Japanese word
誇り
Pronunciation
Romajihokori
Meaning
- nounpride
Example
家族は私の誇りです。ka zoku wa watashi no hoko ri de su
My family is my pride.
More examples
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.
Core concept
Describes the deep self-respect that comes from valuing a person, group, ability, or achievement.
Common phrases
誇りを持つhoko ri o mo tsu
take pride
誇りに思うhoko ri ni omo u
be proud of ___
誇りを胸にhoko ri o mune ni
with pride
Similar words
自尊心jisonshin: A sense of respect for one's own worth.
矜持kyōji: A strong sense of dignity held by a person or group.
自負jifu: Confidence in one's own ability or qualities.
Definition in Japanese
自分や関係する人・物事の価値を認め、それを誇らしく思う気持ち。ji bun ya kan kei su ru hito mono goto no ka chi o mito me so re o hoko ra shi ku omo u ki mo chi
Word origin
誇る (hokoru, "to take pride in or boast") is a native Japanese verb, and its continuative form 誇り (hokori) is used as a noun.
Usage tips
- 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.