How to say 'Boast' in Japanese | 威張る

Wondering how to say 'Boast' in Japanese? You're in the right place!

The Japanese word for Boast is 'Ibaru', written as 威張る in Japanese.'Boast' in hiragana is いばる.

word

威張る

Meaning

Boast

Reading

いばる

ibaru

Kanji

威Might, Intimidate 張Spread, Stretch

Explanation

The Japanese verb '威張る (いばる)' means 'to boast' or 'to act arrogantly'. It is used to describe someone who is showing off or behaving in a self-important manner. This verb often carries a negative connotation, implying that the person is being overly proud or domineering. For example: he boasts about his success「彼は成功を威張る」(かれはせいこうをいばる). She acts arrogantly in front of others「彼女は他人の前で威張る」(かのじょはたにんのまえでいばる). The verb can also be used to describe someone who is trying to assert dominance or authority in a way that is seen as unnecessary or excessive.

Part Of Speech

verb

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

4548

Composition

kanji-hiragana

Handwriting

This word is an ichidan verb. To learn how it transforms in different tenses and forms, explore all its conjugations.

Kanji in the Word 威張る

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

kanji

威

Meaning

Might, Intimidate

kanji

張

Meaning

Spread, Stretch

Hiragana in the Word 威張る

This word contains 1 Hiragana character :

hiragana

る

Reading

Words Related to 威張る Through the Kanji 威

These 2 Words contain the Kanji 威 as well.

word

権威

Meaning

Authority

word

脅威

Meaning

Threat

Words Related to 威張る Through the Kanji 張

These 12 Words contain the Kanji 張 as well.

word

矢張り

Meaning

Still, As expected

word

頑張る

Meaning

Persist

word

張る

Meaning

Stretch, Apply

word

主張

Meaning

Claim, Assertion

word

引っ張る

Meaning

Pull, Stretch

word

張り

Meaning

Stretch

word

緊張

Meaning

Tension, Nervousness

word

拡張

Meaning

Expansion

word

出張

Meaning

Business trip

word

見張る

Meaning

Watch, Guard

word

張り切る

Meaning

Enthusiastic

word

欲張り

Meaning

Greedy

Learn the Word 威張る

Let's make sure you fully understand this word.

What does 'Ibaru' (威張る) mean?

'Ibaru' means 'Boast' .

To help you master this word, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.