誇(ほこ)り

ほこり
noun
pride
emotion
See also: 埃(ほこり) (dust)
1. pride
A feeling of satisfaction derived from one's achievements, qualities, or possessions.
He is proud of his son.
〜WO}{誇(ほこ)りNI思(おも)う = to be proud of ~
Japanese culture is our pride.
To work with pride.
The history of this town is a source of pride for its residents, and everyone treasures it.
Years of hard work bore fruit, and I attended the graduation ceremony with a feeling of great pride.
誇(ほこ)り高(たか)い = proud, dignified

誇(ほこ)り is a noun meaning pride — a feeling of dignity and satisfaction. It is the noun form of the verb 誇(ほこ)る (to be proud of, to boast).

Common patterns

See also: 誇(ほこ)らしい (proud, honorable) — the adjective form