JLPT N2
思い上がる
To become conceited, arrogant, or get a big head
Readings
Other forms
思い上がります polite form
思い上がって te-form
思い上がった plain past
Verb (Godan, Intransitive)
To get conceited / To get a big head
Describes a state of excessive pride where one overestimates their own abilities or importance.
Example
彼 は 少し 褒められた だけ で すぐに 思い上がる 。
He gets a big head right away just from a little praise.
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