WORD DETAIL
誇示
こじ
Examples
Included kanji
Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure:
誇示is read asこじand can mean “display” or “show off”, depending on context. - Basic usage: The examples show showing off wealth with an expensive watch and displaying power through a vast palace.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Distinguishing senses and uses
- It means deliberately making wealth, ability, or power conspicuous and carries a stronger showy intent than neutral
示す.
- It means deliberately making wealth, ability, or power conspicuous and carries a stronger showy intent than neutral

