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誇
On'yomi
コ
KO
Kun'yomi
ほこ.る
hokoru
boast · be proud · pride · triumphantly
Details
Stroke Order
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Component Breakdown
誇=
言夸
speech + 夸
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of words and boast. Saying big.
Symbolism
Pride, display, boast. Represents being proud.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
誇大妄想
こだいもうそう
megalomania; delusions of grandeur; megalomania
Proverbs & Idioms
誇りを持って生きる
ほこりをもっていきる
To live with pride
Living life with self-respect
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 誇 mean in Japanese?
誇 means boast, be proud, pride, triumphantly.
How do you read 誇?
On'yomi: コ (KO). Kun'yomi: ほこ.る (hokoru).
How many strokes does 誇 have?
誇 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 言 (speech).
Is 誇 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 誇 (boast, be proud, pride, triumphantly) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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