誇らしい
ほこらしい
i-adjective
proud, triumphant
Conjugation
| Affirmative | Negative | |
|---|---|---|
| Present | 誇らしい | 誇らしくない |
| Past | 誇らしかった | 誇らしくなかった |
| て form | 誇らしくて | 誇らしくなくて |
| Adverbial | 誇らしく | — |
| Conditional ば | 誇らしければ | 誇らしくなければ |
| Conditional たら | 誇らしかったら | 誇らしくなかったら |
1.
proud, feeling pride
Describes a feeling of pride or a look/manner that shows pride. Used when someone feels justifiably proud of an achievement or when describing a proud expression or demeanor. Almost always positive in nuance.
誇らしい気持ちになった。
I felt a sense of pride.
Forms
- 誇らしい: predicative/attributive
- 誇らしく: adverbial
- 誇らしげ(な): appearing proud, with a proud air
Common collocations
Usage
誇らしい is the adjective form related to 誇る (to be proud). It describes the subjective feeling of pride or the outward appearance of being proud. The suffix ～げ(な) is frequently attached to create 誇らしげ, meaning 'looking proud' or 'with an air of pride.' Almost always used in positive contexts.