“Bragging” in Japanese
Short answer
Bragging in Japanese is “壮語” (sougo). Full meaning: bragging, exaggeration.
Other ways to say “Bragging” in Japanese
口幅ったい
kuchihabattai boastful, conceited, bragging, impudent
法螺
hora boasting, bragging, big talk
大威張り
ooibari bragging, showing off, pride
高言
kougen boasting, bragging, talking big
ボラ
bora boasting, bragging, big talk
ぼら
bora boasting, bragging, big talk
天狗
tengu tengu; bragging, conceit, braggart, boaster, conceited person
自慢話
jimanbanashi boastful speech, bragging
自慢たらたら
jimantaratara boastful, bragging, conceited
自慢気
jimange proud, boastful, bragging, conceited
大言壮語
taigensougo big talk, boasting, bragging
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