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傲

傲: arrogant

arrogant; haughty
13 strokesSecondary · Stage 4 (about 2級)in 5 words here

Readings

On
ゴウ
Kun
おごる・あなどる

Mostly seen in 傲慢 (arrogant). The kun verb 傲る (おごる) is rare and literary.

Key words

傲慢ごうまんarrogant; haughty
傲岸ごうがんhaughty
傲然ごうぜんhaughtily
傲るおごるto be proud; to be haughty

Example sentences

His arrogant attitude made his colleagues angry.

The king puffed out his chest haughtily and walked past the guests.

Even if you succeed, do not become proud; keep making an effort every day.

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