誇
ほこ.る
hokoru
JLPT N113 strokesKanjiLevel 82 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
誇 is the kanji for "Boast". The most common reading is ほこ.る (hokoru). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Boast
Also : Be proud · Pride
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Readings
kunほこ.る/ hokoruonこ/ ko
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
13 strokes
Radicals
言夸
Example Sentences
彼は自分の作品を誇っている。
かれはじぶんのさくひんをほこっている。
He is proud of his work.
日本人は自分たちの文化を誇りに思っている。
にほんじんはじぶんたちのぶんかをほこりにおもっている。
Japanese people take pride in their culture.
Vocabulary using 誇
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
- [Noun] + をめぐって～をめぐって (wo megutte) - Concerning; Over; Surrounding
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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