Vocabulary

What does うぬぼれ (unubore) mean?

うぬぼれ means conceit, self-conceit.

Quick facts
Readingうぬぼれ
Romajiunubore
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
うぬぼれ
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkunubore

conceit, self-conceit

Example sentences

  • His conceit led to failure.

  • Sometimes conceit arises along with status.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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