Word details

自負

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 自負.

Dictionary

Entry

自負NounIntransitive~する VerbFreq #7665
1

pride; self-confidence; thinking highly of oneself; being proud of one's abilities or achievements

Examples
彼は経済にかけては誰にも負けないと自負している。
He flatters himself that he is second to none in finance.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

oneself

6 strokesFrequency 19JLPT N3Grade 2

On

Kun

みずか.らおの.ずからおの.ずと

Nanori

より

defeat, negative, -, minus, bear, owe, assume a responsibility

9 strokesFrequency 443JLPT N2Grade 3

On

Kun

ま.けるま.かすお.う

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