JLPT N3 Intermediate

自慢

Pride, boasting, or something one is proud of.

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Other forms

自慢する verb form

自慢します polite verb

自慢した past tense

自慢して te-form

Noun, Suru verb

"Pride" / "Boast"

This term describes the act of speaking proudly about one’s own traits or possessions, or refers to the specific subject that causes that pride.

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自慢（じまん） can mean pride, boasting, or something you are proud of. The nuance changes by form.

As 自慢する（じまんする）, it often means to brag. It can sound arrogant, especially if you are talking about your own success, money, ability, or family.

As 自慢の（じまんの）, it is usually positive. It means prized, signature, or a point of pride, as in 自慢の料理（じまんのりょうり） “signature dish” or 自慢の息子（じまんのむすこ） “son I’m proud of.”

自慢話（じまんばなし） means bragging story and often suggests the listener may not enjoy hearing it.

A useful softener is 自慢じゃないけど（じまんじゃないけど）, meaning “I don’t mean to brag, but…” Use it before mentioning an achievement, though it can still sound like bragging depending on tone.

Example

彼はいつも自分の車を自慢している。

He's always boasting about his car.

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自慢

じまん

Pride, boasting, or something one is proud of.

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