What does the Eiken word "proud" mean?

The Eiken word "proud" (adjective (形容詞)) means "誇りに思って、得意な". It is an essential term for the Eiken exam.

Can you give a practice example for "proud"?

Yes, a practical example is: "Her parents are very proud of her achievements." which translates in Japanese as "彼女の両親は彼女の功績をとても誇りに思っています。".

Eiken Grade Pre-2

adjective (形容詞)

proud

💡 Usage & Nuance: 「be proud of ～ (～を誇りに思う)」の形で非常によく使われます。Eiken Pre2ではこのイディオム表現も重要です。

Her parents are very proud of her achievements.

彼女の両親は彼女の功績をとても誇りに思っています。

Verify your vocabulary strength for "proud"

I was so _______ when my daughter won the art competition.

🎉 正解 / Correct!

解説: 娘が美術コンクールで優勝したことに対して、「誇りに思った」という感情が適切です。
English: The context of a daughter winning a competition naturally leads to feeling 'proud'.

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