傲

ゴウ · gō

JLPT N2

Meaning

arrogant, proud, haughty, defiant

Examples

• 彼の傲慢な態度は皆に嫌われている。 — His arrogant attitude is disliked by everyone.
• 彼は傲然と自分の意見を主張した。 — He asserted his opinion proudly/haughtily.
• その政治家は傲岸不遜な態度で知られている。 — That politician is known for his arrogant and insolent attitude.