Definition of 自惚れ (うぬぼれ)

うぬ

自惚れ

うぬぼれ

unubore

noun, no-adjective
pretension, conceit, hubris(usually kana)
Other readings:
うぬぼれ《己惚れ》
うぬぼれ《自惚》[1]
Notes:
  1. irregular okurigana usage
Related Kanji
oneself
fall in love with, admire, grow senile
self
Example sentences(showing 4 results)

He is so full of conceit that everybody dislikes him

ぶん
自分
うつ
美し
かのじょ
彼女の
おお
多く
ひと
Her conceit about her beauty annoyed many people

I think John is quite selfish, and a little bit vain. He isn't easy to get on with

だれ
誰でも
だいょう
大なり小なり
うぬ
自惚れ
Everyone is more or less conceited