Be Proud in Japanese

"be proud" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.

驕る

ogoru

驕not in this dictionary+るnot in this dictionary

2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "be proud". The most common choice is shown first.

傲

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be proud

Reading: gou

13 strokes

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Where it comes from

Combines 'person' (亻) with 'arrogant' (敖), representing a haughty attitude looking down on others.

What it carries

Symbolizes arrogance, haughtiness, and pride. Represents excessive confidence and attitudes dismissing others.

Related kanji for "be proud"

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for be proud?

The most common kanji for "be proud" is 傲, read as gou. It means be proud. Related kanji: 誇 (be proud).

How many strokes does 傲 have?

傲 has 13 strokes.