自負

じふ

Meanings

1. Noun, する verb, Intransitive pride; self-confidence; thinking highly of oneself; being proud of one's abilities or achievements

Kanji

• 自 self. Read as ジ.
• 負 lose. Read as フ.

Example sentences

• 彼女は料理の腕を自負している。
  She prides herself on her skill in cooking.

Common phrases

• 自負がある

Words containing 自負

• 自負心 (じふしん) pride
• 各自負担 (かくじふたん) joint and several liability

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