Word details
ほら
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word ほら.
Dictionary
Entry
1
boasting; bragging; big talk
Examples
嘘ではないにしろ、ホラに近い。
If not a lie, close to a boast.
2
Abbreviation; Orig. meaning
conch (esp. Charonia tritonis); trumpet shell
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