LingakuFrequency rank: 2,512. – 2,514.
- pride; boast
noun (common) (futsuumeishi); noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; transitive verb; nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
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- pride
- boast
This meaning refers to a sense of satisfaction and self-esteem about one's achievements, qualities, or possessions. It can have a positive connotation, indicating self-respect, or a negative connotation if it leads to arrogance.
This usage refers to talking about one's accomplishments or possessions in a self-satisfied way, often to impress others. It typically carries a negative connotation.
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It was embarrassing the way my parents bragged about me at the concert.
Not wanting to boast but I've never got better than a 3 on my report card for home economics. Out of 10 that is.
"Well, that is, it's not something I can boast of," in fact it's not something I can talk unashamedly about in public.
The mother takes pride in her daughter's typing skill.
My father boasts of the fact that he has never had a traffic accident.
My father is proud of me being tall and handsome.