JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
誇 — boast
- Reading
- コ・ほこ.る
- Meaning
- boast; be proud; pride; triumphantly
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
誇 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is コ・ほこ.る and it means boast; be proud; pride; triumphantly. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
誇 appears in everyday japanese words such as 誇る (to boast of), 誇張 (exaggeration) and 誇り (pride).
Japanese words containing 誇
Frequently asked questions
What does 誇 mean in Japanese?
誇 means boast; be proud; pride; triumphantly in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 誇 read?
誇 is read コ・ほこ.る. Reading it inside real words — 誇る and 誇張 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 誇 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 誇 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 誇 in a word?
A common word containing 誇 is 誇る (ほこる) — "to boast of". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 誇 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 誇 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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