Meaning

Primary

Pride

Alternatives

Haughtiness, Arrogance, Insolence

Word Type

noun, な adjective

Explanation

If you ridicule other people because you're so proud of yourself that everyone seems like crap in comparison, you've got too much pride. You should also work on toning down your arrogance and haughtiness, because people won't like you.

Reading

ごうまん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

あんな傲慢な男は初めてだよ。

This is the first time I’ve met such an arrogant man.

Kanji Composition