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誇張

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

ちょう
~する Verb
Noun
Transitive
Freq #12279
1

exaggeration

Examples
その報告ではホールの収容能力が誇張されていた。
The report exaggerated the capacity of the hall.

Kanji in this Word

13 strokes
Frequency: 1272
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

boast
be proud
pride
triumphantly

Readings

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