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誇
On'yomi
コ
KO
Kun'yomi
ほこ.る
hokoru
boast · be proud · pride · triumphantly
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes13
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of words and boast. Saying big.
Symbolism
Pride, display, boast. Represents being proud.
Component Breakdown
誇=
言夸
speech + 夸
Words & Expressions
Words written with 誇
誇りほこりboast
誇るほこるboast of
誇大こだいhyperbole
誇示こじflaunting
Four-Character Compounds
誇大妄想
こだいもうそう
megalomania; delusions of grandeur
Proverbs & Idioms
誇りを持って生きる
ほこりをもっていきる
To live with pride
Living life with self-respect
Other kanji with the same meaning
“be proud”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 誇 mean in Japanese?
誇 means boast, be proud, pride, triumphantly.
How do you read 誇?
On'yomi: コ (KO). Kun'yomi: ほこ.る (hokoru).
How many strokes does 誇 have?
誇 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 言 (speech).
Is 誇 a good kanji for a tattoo?
誇 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means boast, be proud, pride, triumphantly. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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