誇(ほこ)らしい

ほこらしい
i-adjective
proud, triumphant
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(ほこ)らしい気持(きも)ちになった。
I felt a sense of pride.
息子(むすこ)の活躍(かつやく)が誇(ほこ)らしい。
I'm proud of my son's success.
彼女(かのじょ)は誇(ほこ)らしげな表情(ひょうじょう)で賞状(しょうじょう)を受(う)け取(と)った。
She received the certificate with a proud expression.

FORMS:

  • 誇(ほこ)らしい: predicative/attributive
  • 誇(ほこ)らしく: adverbial
  • 誇(ほこ)らしげ(な): appearing proud, with a proud air

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 誇(ほこ)らしい気持(きも)ち: a feeling of pride
  • 誇(ほこ)らしい笑顔(えがお): a proud smile
  • 誇(ほこ)らしげな表情(ひょうじょう): a proud-looking expression

USAGE:
誇(ほこ)らしい is the adjective form related to 誇(ほこ)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(ほこ)らしげ, meaning 'looking proud' or 'with an air of pride.' Almost always used in positive contexts.

Related Words

Related: 誇(ほこ)る (to be proud of)
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