自じ慢まんじゃないが

expression

I don't want to boast, but

A set phrase used to preface a statement that might sound boastful, often to soften the impact or show modesty.

• 自じ慢まんじゃないが、私わたしは料りょう理りが得とく意いだ。

  I don't want to boast, but I'm good at cooking.

• 自じ慢まんじゃないが、彼かれはクラスで一いち番ばん足あしが速はやい。

  I don't mean to brag, but he's the fastest runner in the class.