Word details

威張る

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 威張る.

Dictionary

Entry

威張るIntransitiveGodan verbFreq #14243
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.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

intimidate, dignity, majesty, menace, threaten

9 strokesFrequency 1,103JLPT N1Grade 8

On

Kun

おど.すおど.しおど.かす

Nanori

いさたけたけし

counter for bows & stringed instruments, stretch, spread, put up (tent)

11 strokesFrequency 403JLPT N2Grade 5

On

チョウ

Kun

は.る-は.り-ば.り

Nanori

はりわり

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