boast

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: The on reading is こ, and the kun reading is ほこる. It has 13 strokes and relates to boasting or taking pride.
• Basic usage: 誇る is read ほこる, and 誇り is read ほこり.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• 誇る and 誇り
  • 誇る means boast or take pride in. It is a verb read ほこる for boasting of or taking pride in a value or achievement.
  • この町は長い歴史を誇る港町として知られています。 means “This town is known as a port city that boasts a long history.”
  • 誇り means pride. It is a noun read ほこり for an inner sense of pride.
  • 祖父は職人としての仕事に誇りを持っていた。 means “My grandfather took pride in his work as a craftsperson.”