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How do you say "im proud of you" in Japanese?

誇りに思うよ

hokori ni omou yo

Phrase Kanji

In Japanese, "im proud of you" is 誇りに思うよ (hokori ni omou yo).

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Pronunciation

Say hoh-KOH-ree nee oh-MOH-oo yoh, with hokori's middle syllable lifted warmly like a proud smile.

Writing and usage

誇りに思うよ is written using kanji. It's a phrase, and this word is also taught inside the Noun Town language learning game, where it appears in interactive lessons alongside hundreds of other everyday words.

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How to remember 誇りに思うよ

Hokori sounds like 'ho-core-ee' — picture a trophy at the very core of your chest, glowing with pride.

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Questions about 誇りに思うよ

How do you pronounce 誇りに思うよ?

Say hoh-KOH-ree nee oh-MOH-oo yoh, with hokori's middle syllable lifted warmly like a proud smile.

Is 誇りに思うよ formal or casual?

誇りに思うよ is a common everyday expression. Context and tone of voice matter more than the words themselves for how formal it sounds.

How is 誇りに思うよ written in Japanese?

誇りに思うよ is written using kanji. Romanised, it reads as hokori ni omou yo.

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