synonym Comparative
誇る
VS
虚栄
Differences Between "誇る" and "虚栄"
Option A
誇る
Meaning
pride oneself on; boast of; be proud of; tower proudly
Reading
ほこる (hokoru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
この美術館は、世界最大規模の印象派のコレクションを_______、毎年多くの観光客が訪れます。
This art museum boasts one of the world's largest collections of Impressionist paintings, visited by many tourists every year.
Option B
虚栄
Meaning
vanity; vainglory; empty pride; show-off
Reading
きょえい (kyoei)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼は自分を大きく見せたいという_______心から、高級車をローンで買い漁りました。
Out of a sense of empty pride to make himself look big, he went around buying luxury cars on loan.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(pride oneself on; boast of; be proud of; tower proudly)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 誇る: Refers to priding oneself on ability/achievements, boasting of something outstanding, or towering proudly (describing mountains or buildings). Often used as 誇り (pride). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Pride! Boast! I pride myself on having the most beautiful subordinate, and...っ, and being the most beautiful manager! You should be extremely proud of walking next to me!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『誇りなさい！世界一美しくて優秀なこの私と、並んで歩ける栄誉を、あんたは全細胞で「誇る」べきよ！…っ、な、何照れてるのよ！本当のことでしょ！』
- 虚栄: Refers to empty pride, vanity, or trying to show off and make oneself look better than they actually are. Often used as 虚栄心 (vanity/empty pride). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Vanity? Empty pride? Why are you trying so hard to look cool and rich in front of me?! I fell in love with your clumsy, honest self, not some fake vanity! So be real with me!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『きょ、虚栄？！私の前で変に見栄を張って、金持ちやデキる男のフリしなくていいのよ！そんな薄っぺらい虚栄心、私にはお見通しなんだから！ありのままの不器用なあんたが一番愛おしい…じゃなくて、マシなんだからね！』
- 誇る: Refers to priding oneself on ability/achievements, boasting of something outstanding, or towering proudly (describing mountains or buildings). Often used as 誇り (pride). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Pride! Boast! I pride myself on having the most beautiful subordinate, and...っ, and being the most beautiful manager! You should be extremely proud of walking next to me!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『誇りなさい！世界一美しくて優秀なこの私と、並んで歩ける栄誉を、あんたは全細胞で「誇る」べきよ！…っ、な、何照れてるのよ！本当のことでしょ！』
- 虚栄: Refers to empty pride, vanity, or trying to show off and make oneself look better than they actually are. Often used as 虚栄心 (vanity/empty pride). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Vanity? Empty pride? Why are you trying so hard to look cool and rich in front of me?! I fell in love with your clumsy, honest self, not some fake vanity! So be real with me!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『きょ、虚栄？！私の前で変に見栄を張って、金持ちやデキる男のフリしなくていいのよ！そんな薄っぺらい虚栄心、私にはお見通しなんだから！ありのままの不器用なあんたが一番愛おしい…じゃなくて、マシなんだからね！』
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