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VocabJLPT N2

pride

Noun

Definitions

1. pride
2. boast

A noun meaning pride or a sense of honor, describing the feeling of satisfaction and dignity in one's achievements or identity. It is often used to express that someone takes great pride in their work, culture, or background.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

"That's not pride, that's just being mean," she laughed.

Sentence 2

Being able to talk openly about your failures — that's its own kind of pride.

Sentence 3

At dinner, my father said "Work is something to be proud of."

Sentence 4

I felt a small but real sense of pride for meeting the deadline!

Sentence 5

Being able to show results in the meeting is a point of pride for the team.