N3
ほこる (hokoru)
誇る
pride oneself on; boast of; be proud of; tower proudly
💡 Nuance & Usage:
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！』
📝 Example Sentences
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.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "誇る"!
他人に負けない優れた技術を持っていることを_______のは、プロとしての自信の表れです。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 自信を持って誇らしく思う「誇る」が正解です。ハルカ部長：『技術を誇る！いいわね！じゃあ、あんたが私の「生涯の唯一無二のパートナー」であるという栄誉も、大いに世界中に誇りなさい！』
English: Since it represents being proud of having excellent traits, 'boast of/pride oneself on' (hokoru) is correct. Haruka: 'Priding oneself on skills! Nice! Then, boast of the honor of you being my "one and only lifelong partner" to the entire world massively too!'
English: Since it represents being proud of having excellent traits, 'boast of/pride oneself on' (hokoru) is correct. Haruka: 'Priding oneself on skills! Nice! Then, boast of the honor of you being my "one and only lifelong partner" to the entire world massively too!'
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