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boast in Japanese

boast in Japanese is 自慢, 力む — boast means a statement that shows off one's own achievements or qualities; a brag.

boast in Japanese

自慢
noun
Pronounced: jiman
力む
verb
Pronounced: rikimu
(intransitive) To brag; to talk loudly in praise of oneself.
自慢
verb
Pronounced: jiman
(intransitive) To brag; to talk loudly in praise of oneself.

What does "boast" mean?

  1. noun A statement that shows off one's own achievements or qualities; a brag.
    "His constant boasts about his salary got tiresome."
  2. verb To talk with excessive pride about oneself or one's achievements.
    "She loves to boast about her kids' grades."
  3. verb To have (something impressive) as a feature; to be proud to possess.
    "The hotel boasts a rooftop pool with a view of the whole city."
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boast in a sentence

  • His constant boasts about his salary got tiresome.
  • She loves to boast about her kids' grades.
  • He boasted that he'd never lost a game.
  • The hotel boasts a rooftop pool with a view of the whole city.

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What is "boast" in Japanese?

"boast" in Japanese is 自慢, 力む. boast means: A statement that shows off one's own achievements or qualities; a brag.

How do you pronounce 自慢?

"boast" in Japanese is 自慢, pronounced "jiman".

How do you use "boast" in a sentence?

Example: "His constant boasts about his salary got tiresome." In Japanese, "boast" is 自慢, 力む.

Are there other ways to say "boast" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "boast": 自慢, 力む.

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