威張る

いばる

意張る

[ibaru]

Meanings

1.GodanIntransitive

to put on airs; to act big; to throw one's weight about; to be overbearing; to be domineering; to be bossy; to be pushy; to be proud; to be haughty; to be arrogant; to swagger; to boast; to brag

Examples

彼は成功してから威張るようになった。

He became arrogant after succeeding.

何の実績もないのに威張っている人は嫌われやすい。

People who throw their weight around despite no achievements are easily disliked.

威張らずに謙虚でいることが大切だ。

Staying humble and not boasting is what matters.