傲慢

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 傲慢 is read as ごうまん and is a noun and na-adjective for an arrogant attitude that elevates oneself and looks down on others.
• Basic usage: Calling an attitude arrogant appears in 態度は傲慢だ, while an arrogant king appears in 傲慢な王.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Predicate and noun modifier
  • Use 傲慢だ as a predicate; in 傲慢な王, な links the na-adjective to the noun.
• Difference from 自信
  • Unlike confidence in one's ability, this word carries the negative attitude of dismissing others or assuming superiority.