N1
ぞうちょう (zōchō)
増長
To become conceited/arrogant; to get out of hand; to become audacious
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Describes someone becoming excessively proud or arrogant due to success or lack of challenge, leading to disrespectful or audacious behavior. Usually carries a negative connotation.
📝 Example Sentences
彼は少し成功しただけで増長してしまい、周囲の反感を買った。
He became arrogant after a small success, incurring resentment from those around him.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "増長"!
最近の彼の態度は、成功によって_______しているように見える。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: うまくいってつけあがり、おごり高ぶる様子を表します。
English: Describes someone becoming presumptuous and arrogant due to success.
English: Describes someone becoming presumptuous and arrogant due to success.
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