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矜持

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 矜持

矜恃
ょうじ
んじ
Noun
Freq #12334
1

pride; dignity; self-respect

Kanji in this Word

9 strokes

Meanings

pride
respect

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キン
キョウ
ケイ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あわ.れむ
つつし.む
ほこ.る
9 strokes
Frequency: 119
JLPT N3
Grade 3

Meanings

hold
have

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
も.つ
-も.ち
も.てる
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
もち
もつ
9 strokes

Meanings

depend on

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
たの.む
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