得意がる

とくいがる
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1To act proud or pleased with oneself; to show off or behave as if one is very good at something.

Group 1 VerbIntransitive Verb

Examples

彼は小さなことで得意がって、みんなに自慢している。

He brags to everyone, getting proud over small things.

テストでいい点を取ると、子供はすぐ得意がる。

When children get good scores, they quickly act proud.

先生の前で得意がるのはやめなさい。

Stop showing off in front of the teacher.

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