誇: the kanji for pride; boast
誇 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means pride; boast. Below are its readings, 4 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
誇 is written in 13 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
誇 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 4 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
コ (ko)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 誇張こちょう · kochō | exaggeration |
| 誇大こだい · kodai | exaggerated |
ほこる (hokoru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 誇るほこる · hokoru | to be proud of; to boast |
| 誇りほこり · hokori | pride |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- この町は長い歴史を誇っている。Kono machi wa nagai rekishi o hokotte iru.This town prides itself on its long history.
- 自分の仕事に誇りを持っている。Jibun no shigoto ni hokori o motte iru.I take pride in my work.
- 彼の話は少し誇張されている。Kare no hanashi wa sukoshi kochō sarete iru.His story is a little exaggerated.
- 選手たちは誇らしげに笑った。Senshu-tachi wa hokorashige ni waratta.The players smiled proudly.
- 誇大な広告に注意しよう。Kodai na kōkoku ni chūi shiyō.Watch out for exaggerated advertising.
Questions about 誇
How many strokes does 誇 have?
誇 is written in 13 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 誇?
The on readings are ko (コ). The kun readings are hokoru (ほこる).
What JLPT level is 誇?
N1. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N1 is designed to match the former Level 1.
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 誇
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.