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自慢
jiman
Description
自慢は、自分のことや自分のものがすごいと思って、人に見せたり話したりすることです。
"自慢" is when you think your own things or yourself are amazing and show or talk about them to others.
いい意味でも悪い意味でも使いますが、あまり自慢しすぎると、人にきらわれることもあります。
It can be used in both good and bad ways, but if you boast too much, people might dislike you.
Meanings
自慢jiman
boasting; pride in oneself or one's things
彼はいつも自分の車を自慢する。
He always brags about his car.
自慢jiman
to be proud of; to show off
母は私の料理を友だちに自慢した。
My mother bragged about my cooking to her friends.
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Notes
- Etymology
自 (self) + 慢 (pride/arrogance); becomes a verb with する.
- Nuance
often negative when overdone, but 自慢の can mean 'proud, prized' in a positive way.
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