Translation guide
The concept of having an excessively high opinion of oneself, often expressed through nouns, adjectives, and set phrases in Japanese.
Describing a person who is full of themselves, vain, or overly proud.
A common noun meaning conceit or vanity. Often used in the phrase うぬぼれる (to be conceited).
He is very conceited.
Don't be so full of yourself.
Kanji form of うぬぼれ, meaning self-conceit. Slightly more literary.
You're too conceited.
Conceit or arrogance, implying a sense of superiority over others.
I'm disgusted by his conceit.
Self-conceit or pride, often used in warnings against becoming overconfident.
Beware of self-conceit.
Referring to someone who is conceited or vain.
Describing behavior that shows self-conceit.
To get a big head, to become conceited. Often used when someone gets carried away by praise.
Don't let the praise go to your head.
To become conceited; literally 'to become a tengu' (a long-nosed goblin symbolizing pride).
To get carried away, to be cocky. Broader than just conceit, but often used in similar contexts.
うぬぼれ is the most common and neutral term for self-conceit. 思い上がり implies a stronger sense of looking down on others. 慢心 is often used in formal or cautionary contexts, warning against overconfidence that could lead to failure.
Don't be too conceited.
I can't forgive his arrogance.
Self-conceit can be fatal.
He's become conceited after his success.
Don't get cocky.