smug in Japanese
smug in Japanese is 独り善がり, 調子に乗る — smug means overly pleased with oneself, in a way that others find annoying.
smug in Japanese
独り善がり
Pronounced: hitoriyogari
調子に乗る
Pronounced: chōshininoru
What does "smug" mean?
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adjective Overly pleased with oneself, in a way that others find annoying.
"He gave a smug grin after winning the argument."
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smug in a sentence
- He gave a smug grin after winning the argument.
- There's nothing worse than a smug know-it-all at a dinner party.
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What is "smug" in Japanese?
"smug" in Japanese is 独り善がり, 調子に乗る. smug means: Overly pleased with oneself, in a way that others find annoying.
How do you pronounce 独り善がり?
"smug" in Japanese is 独り善がり, pronounced "hitoriyogari".
How do you use "smug" in a sentence?
Example: "He gave a smug grin after winning the argument." In Japanese, "smug" is 独り善がり, 調子に乗る.
Are there other ways to say "smug" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "smug": 独り善がり, 調子に乗る.
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