誇ほこらしげ

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Meanings

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na-adjective

proud; triumphant; boastful

Describes a person's appearance, expression, or manner as showing pride or triumph, often visibly. Can be positive (justifiable pride) or negative (smugness).

彼かれは賞しょう状じょうを受うけ取とると、誇ほこらしげに微笑ほほえんだ。
When he received the certificate, he smiled proudly.

子こ供どもたちは自じ分ぶんたちの作さく品ひんを誇ほこらしげに見みせてくれた。

The children proudly showed us their creations.

Written forms

誇ほこらしげ
Standard kanji spelling using げ (suffix indicating appearance or manner).
誇ほこらし気げ
Alternate kanji spelling using 気; less common and may appear in older or literary texts.

Kanji

誇boast, be proud, pride
気spirit, mind, air

Similar words

誇ほこらしい
誇らしい is an i-adjective meaning 'proud' or 'glorious', describing a feeling or state. 誇らしげ focuses on the outward appearance or manner of being proud.
得とく意いげ
得意げ also means looking proud or pleased with oneself, but often carries a nuance of self-satisfaction or smugness, whereas 誇らしげ can be more neutral or dignified.

Etymology

Derived from the adjective 誇らしい (proud) with the suffix 〜げ, which attaches to adjectives to express 'appearing to be' or 'seeming'. The kanji 誇 means 'boast' or 'pride'.