Kanji Homophone Battle
Pronunciation Trap: "うぬぼれ (unubore)"
Same sound, completely different Kanji! Choose the right conceptual writing.
Kanji Option A
うぬぼれ
うぬぼれ (unubore)
N3 / CEFR
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Kanji Option B
自惚れ
うぬぼれ (unubore)
N3 / CEFR
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
In Japanese, many words share the exact same pronunciation "うぬぼれ (unubore)" but are written with different Kanji, changing the meaning entirely.
- うぬぼれ (Level: N3): Translates to "conceit; hubris; vanity; overconfidence" and is used when Refers to conceit, hubris, vanity, or excessive overconfidence about one's own looks, ability, or popularity. Often used with 強い.
- 自惚れ (Level: N3): Maps to "self-conceit; vanity; hubris; flatters oneself; overestimating one's attractiveness" and carries the nuance of Refers to self-conceit, vanity, hubris, or overestimating one's own attractiveness, intelligence, or popularity. Often used as 自惚れる or 自惚れが強い. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Vanity! Flatters yourself! 'Manager is totally in love with me'?! ...っ, What a conceited thought! ...B-But that conceit is 100% correct, so drown in my love!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『うぬぼれ（自惚れ）！『部長は俺にゾッコンなんだな』って？…ふ、ふん！何その大いなる自惚れは！…っ、でもね、その自惚れ、100%大正解だから、一生私の底なしの愛に溺れなさい！』.
Bilingual Context for "うぬぼれ"
少し成功しただけでうぬぼれて勉強を怠ると、すぐにライバルに追い抜かれます。
If you get conceited with just a little success and neglect studying, you will be overtaken by rivals immediately.
Bilingual Context for "自惚れ"
彼は自分の才能に対する強い_______のせいで、周囲のアドバイスを無視し続け、最後は誰も協力しなくなりました。
Due to a strong self-conceit regarding his own talent, he kept ignoring surrounding advice, and in the end, no one came to cooperate.
Kanji Selection Quiz
Which Kanji perfectly fits this blank space?
Which Kanji perfectly fits the blank: "少し成功しただけで ＿＿＿ て勉強を怠ると、すぐにライバルに追い抜かれます。" (Meaning: "If you get conceited with just a little success and neglect studying, you will be overtaken by rivals immediately.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Correct! "うぬぼれ" is used for "conceit; hubris; vanity; overconfidence" in the context: "If you get conceited with just a little success and neglect studying, you will be overtaken by rivals immediately.".