(ほこ)

ほこり
noun
pride
See also: (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.
(ほこ)(たか)い = proud, dignified

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

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SEE ALSO: (ほこ)らしい (proud, honorable) — the adjective form