Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 矜持(きょうじ) in Japanese

矜持, 矜恃
Kana Reading
きょうじ, きんじ
Romaji
kyōji, kinji
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    pride; dignity; self-respect

Kanji in this word

持 JLPT 4

9 strokes

hold, have

On'Yomi: ジ

Kun'Yomi: も.つ, -も.ち, も.てる

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矜

9 strokes

pride, respect

On'Yomi: キン, キョウ, ケイ

Kun'Yomi: あわ.れむ, つつし.む, ほこ.る

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恃

9 strokes

depend on

On'Yomi: ジ, シ

Kun'Yomi: たの.む

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