JLPT N1 Advanced
天狗
Mythical long-nosed goblin, or a metaphor for an arrogant person.
Readings
1 Noun
Mythical Goblin
A legendary creature in Japanese folklore typically depicted with a red face, wings, and an exceptionally long nose.
Example
子供 の 頃 、 山 に は 天狗 が 住んで いる と 信じて いました 。
When I was a child, I believed that tengu lived in the mountains.
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2 Noun
An Arrogant Person
A metaphor for a person who is conceited, boastful, or overly proud of their own abilities.
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