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On'yomi
ゴウ
GOU
Kun'yomi
おご.る・あなど.る
ogoru / anadoru

be proud

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Strokes13
Radicalperson(2)

Stroke Order

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Component Breakdown

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person + 敖

Cultural Context

Etymology

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

Symbolism

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

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

傲慢不遜

ごうまんふそん

haughty; arrogant; overbearing; haughty

傲岸不遜

ごうがんふそん

haughty arrogance; haughty arrogance

傲岸無礼

ごうがんぶれい

arrogance; arrogance

傲慢無礼

ごうまんぶれい

(arrogance and) insolence; (arrogance and) insolence