誇り

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 誇り (ほこり) is pride in one's work, group, or values. It appears as a feeling held and as a basis for collective identity.
• Basic usage: A craftsperson takes pride in work; preserving local tradition becomes a community's source of pride.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Personal pride in a vocation and value claimed by a community
  • 仕事に誇りを持つ is an emotion a person holds, while 私たちの誇りだ defines preservation as part of group identity. Distinguish it from the homophone meaning dust.