誇る

What it means

誇る means to take pride in something or to boast about one's own qualities or achievements, conveying a confident assertion of merit or excellence.

Main meanings

• To boast about something, usually with a sense of pride
• To take pride in one's own abilities, achievements, or qualities
• Used to express confident self-assertion; can imply bragging depending on tone
• Context and nuance depend on register and tone, often more formal or literary than casual

How to use it

Used in formal or literary registers to describe pride or boasting about something; takes a direct object marked by を; primarily refers to one's own abilities, achievements, or possessions; less common in casual spoken Japanese; often found in written language or speeches.