自慢

じまん

Pride, boast

N3noun·jiman

How to remember it

Feeling "self" (自) so "full/satisfied" (満) that you brag about it.

Example sentences

  • 彼は自分の車を自慢しました。

    かれはじぶんのくるまをじまんしました。

    He bragged about his car.

  • これは私の自慢の品です。

    これはわたしのじまんのしなです。

    This is something I'm proud of.

Usage

Often used with する (to boast) or as 自慢の〜 (one's prized ___).

Related words

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