Meaning and Usage
"誇り" (ほこり) means "pride" or "a sense of honor." It is often used to express a positive feeling of self-respect or esteem related to one's achievements, qualities, or affiliations.
Common Contexts
You will frequently see "誇り" used when talking about personal or group accomplishments, such as work, family, school, or cultural traditions. It conveys a dignified and respectful pride rather than arrogance.
Collocations and Patterns
- 誇りを持つ: to have pride in something
- 誇りに思う: to be proud of
- 誇り高い: proud, dignified (often describing attitude or behavior)
- 誇りにしている: to take pride in
Usage Notes
"誇り" is generally positive and formal. It differs from "自慢" (じまん), which can imply bragging. Be careful not to confuse "誇り" with "埃" (also read ほこり), which means "dust." Context and kanji clarify the meaning.
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Used in both spoken and written Japanese, often in formal or respectful contexts when emphasizing honor or dignity.