威張る
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 威張る
1
to put on airs; to act big; to throw one's weight about; to be overbearing; to be domineering; to be bossy; to be pushy; to be proud; to be haughty; to be arrogant; to swagger; to boast; to brag
Examples
あの人はあまり威張るから好きになれない。
That man is too boastful for my liking.
Kanji in this Word
威
9 strokes
Frequency: 1103
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
intimidate
dignity
majesty
menace
threaten
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
イ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
おど.す
おど.し
おど.かす
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
いさ
たけ
たけし
張
11 strokes
Frequency: 403
JLPT N2
Grade 5
Meanings
counter for bows & stringed instruments
stretch
spread
put up (tent)
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
チョウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
は.る
-は.り
-ば.り
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
はり
わり
意
13 strokes
Frequency: 99
JLPT N3
Grade 3
Meanings
idea
mind
heart
taste
thought
desire
care
liking
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
イ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
もと
よし
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