Meaning of 威張る in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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威張る, 意張るJLPT 2
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Kana Readingいばる, えばる
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Romajiibaru, ebaru
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- Godan verb with `ru` ending, intransitive verb
- Meaning
- to be proud; to swagger
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Example Sentences
威張る, 意張る, いばる, えばる used in context
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She has an important air about her.
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He is haughty to his juniors.
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Hero as he was, he was not boastful.
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He is always throwing his weight around.
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Who said you can swagger around like that just because you're one year ahead of me?
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As he's just up on his high horse again.
Verb Conjugations
Common conjugated forms
Non-Past
Past
Te
Passive
Related Kanji
Kanji found in this word
intimidate, dignity, majesty, menace, threaten
On: イ
Kun: おど.す, おど.し, おど.かす
9 strokes
lengthen, counter for bows & stringed instruments, stretch, spread, put up (tent)
On: チョウ
Kun: は.る, -は.り, -ば.り
11 strokes
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