自負
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 自負
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.
Kanji in this Word
自
6 strokes
Frequency: 19
JLPT N3
Grade 2
Meanings
oneself
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ジ
シ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
みずか.ら
おの.ずから
おの.ずと
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
より
負
9 strokes
Frequency: 443
JLPT N2
Grade 3
Meanings
defeat
negative
-
minus
bear
owe
assume a responsibility
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
フ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ま.ける
ま.かす
お.う
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