巧を誇る · godan verb (-ru)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 巧を誇る | 巧を誇らない |
| Polite | 巧を誇ります | 巧を誇りません |
| Past polite | 巧を誇りました | 巧を誇りませんでした |
| Past | 巧を誇った | 巧を誇らなかった |
| Te-form | 巧を誇って | 巧を誇らないで |
| Desire | 巧を誇りたい | 巧を誇りたくない |
| Potential | 巧を誇れる | 巧を誇れない |
| Passive | 巧を誇られる | 巧を誇られない |
| Causative | 巧を誇らせる | 巧を誇らせない |
| Causative passive | 巧を誇らせられるalso 巧を誇らされる | 巧を誇らせられないalso 巧を誇らされない |
| Volitional | 巧を誇ろう | |
| Polite volitional | 巧を誇りましょう | |
| Imperative | 巧を誇れ | 巧を誇るな |
| Conditional | 巧を誇れば | 巧を誇らなければ |
| Tara conditional | 巧を誇ったら | 巧を誇らなかったら |
show off one's skill; be of excellent workmanship
Used when someone's work or performance clearly demonstrates high skill, often with a nuance of pride or showing off. The expression is somewhat literary and not used in casual daily conversation.
Every piece of furniture he makes is of excellent workmanship.
The craftsman takes pride in his skill.