Meaning
To be proud of something and show it off.
Cultural Background
Humility is a social lubricant. Boasting is seen as a lack of maturity. Self-promotion is often encouraged in job interviews, which contrasts with Japanese values. Similar concepts of 'face' exist in China and Korea, where modesty is highly valued.
Context is key
Always check if the person is talking about themselves or someone else.
Meaning
To be proud of something and show it off.
Context is key
Always check if the person is talking about themselves or someone else.
Test Yourself
Which sentence is correct?
彼は自分の成功を＿＿＿＿＿。
鼻にかける is the correct idiom for showing off.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercises彼は自分の成功を＿＿＿＿＿。
鼻にかける is the correct idiom for showing off.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it is almost always used to describe someone else's annoying behavior.
Related Phrases
鼻が高い
contrastTo be proud of someone else
自慢する
synonymTo boast
