A2 Idiom Neutral

自慢げに話す

jiman ge ni hanasu

To speak boastfully/proudly.

Meaning

To talk in a way that shows excessive pride in one's achievements.

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Cultural Background

Humility is a core value. Boasting is often seen as a social faux pas.

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Watch the eyes

When someone is 'jiman-ge', they often look for approval.

Meaning

To talk in a way that shows excessive pride in one's achievements.

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Watch the eyes

When someone is 'jiman-ge', they often look for approval.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.

彼は自分の成功を____話した。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 自慢げに

The context implies someone sharing success, which fits 'jiman-ge'.

🎉 Score: /1

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase. Fill Blank A2

彼は自分の成功を____話した。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 自慢げに

The context implies someone sharing success, which fits 'jiman-ge'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, but it might sound like you are teasing them.

Related Phrases

🔄

自慢する

synonym

To boast

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得意げ

similar

Looking triumphant

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