誇り
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Base noun meaning 'pride' or 'sense of honor.' Used to describe personal or collective pride, e.g., 『誇りを持つ』 (hokori o motsu, 'to have pride').
Theme
At a local community center, User and their friend Ken discuss personal achievements and feelings of pride after a volunteer event.
誇り
ほこり
pride
People & IdentityEmotions & Personality
Memory Hook
Think of 'pride' as a 'hokori' (誇り) that makes you stand tall. Imagine a proud person saying, 'I have hokori!' It sounds like 'ho-kori'—'ho' for 'hold' your head high.
Cultural Note
In Japanese culture, 『誇り』 (hokori, 'pride') is often associated with group identity, such as family or company pride. It's considered a positive trait when balanced with humility, as seen in expressions like 『誇りに思う』 (hokori ni omou, 'to be proud of').
Forms
Base: 誇りBase noun meaning 'pride' or 'sense of honor.' Used to describe personal or collective pride, e.g., 『誇りを持つ』 (hokori o motsu, 'to have pride').