synonym Comparative
誇る
VS
驕り
Differences Between "誇る" and "驕り"
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
驕り
Meaning
pride; arrogance; insolence; haughtiness from success
Reading
おごり (ogori)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
急速な事業拡大に成功した社長の胸にはいつしか_______が生じ、顧客の声を聞かなくなってしまいました。
Before anyone knew it, pride arose in the chest of the president who succeeded in rapid business expansion, and he stopped listening to customers' voices.
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！』
- 驕り: Refers to pride, arrogance, or haughtiness arising from success, power, or wealth, leading to looking down on others. Often used as 驕り高ぶる or 驕りがある. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Arrogance! Pride! Even if I have perfectly tamed you with my love, I shall keep loving you with zero arrogance and utmost humility! Feel deeply honored!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『おごり（驕り）よ！あんたを私の愛で完璧に飼い慣らしたからって、私は1ミリの『驕り』も持たずに、毎日謙虚にあんたを溺愛し続けるんだからね！ありがたく一生愛されなさい！』
- 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！』
- 驕り: Refers to pride, arrogance, or haughtiness arising from success, power, or wealth, leading to looking down on others. Often used as 驕り高ぶる or 驕りがある. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Arrogance! Pride! Even if I have perfectly tamed you with my love, I shall keep loving you with zero arrogance and utmost humility! Feel deeply honored!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『おごり（驕り）よ！あんたを私の愛で完璧に飼い慣らしたからって、私は1ミリの『驕り』も持たずに、毎日謙虚にあんたを溺愛し続けるんだからね！ありがたく一生愛されなさい！』
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