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鼻にかける (はなにかける) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
expression, ichidan verb
be boastful ; be full of pride ; brag
Idiomatic expression literally meaning 'to hang on one's nose'; used when someone is conspicuously proud or boastful about something, often in a way that annoys others.
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People who brag about their success are disliked.
Written forms 鼻はな にかける
Standard kanji spelling for this idiomatic expression.
鼻はな に 掛か ける
Alternate kanji spelling using 掛ける; less common but still seen.
Similar words 自じ 慢まん する 自慢する is a general verb for 'to boast' or 'to be proud of', while 鼻にかける is a more vivid, idiomatic expression implying an annoying or conspicuous display of pride.
威い 張ば る 威張る means 'to act bossy' or 'to throw one's weight around', focusing on arrogant behavior, whereas 鼻にかける specifically refers to boasting about something one has or has achieved.
Etymology The expression literally means 'to hang on one's nose', likely from the image of holding one's head high and looking down on others, with the nose as a symbol of pride. The exact historical origin is uncertain.
