How to say "brag" in Japanese

• おごるJLPT N1approx.Common
  godan verb, intransitive verbCovers being proud, haughty or conceited; its 'brag' sense is marginal, so it is seldom the word you want for talking up your achievements — it describes an arrogant attitude.
  驕おごれる者ものは久ひさししからず。↗

  Pride goes before a fall.
• うそぶく
  godan verb, intransitive verbCovers boasting or bragging aloud; a less common choice that describes the boastful talk itself rather than the proud attitude behind it.
• ホラを吹くほらをふく
  expression, godan verbCovers boasting, bragging and talking big: exaggerated, often far-fetched claims. Typical when someone spins an embellished story of their own exploits.
  トムと飲のみに行いくんだったら、突拍子とっぴょうしもないホラを吹ふくだろうから、覚悟かくごした方ほうがいいよ。↗

  If you go drinking with Tom, be prepared to listen to some pretty outlandish cock and bull stories.
• 大口を叩くおおぐちをたたく
  expression, godan verbCovers boasting, bragging and exaggerating: making grand, inflated claims about oneself. Typical of someone loudly declaring their achievements or ambitions.

Bragging as arrogant pride is 「おごる」, though it is seldom the word for verbal boasting; 「うそぶく」 and 「ホラを吹く」 cover boastful talk, the latter with exaggeration, and 「大口を叩く」 stresses big, inflated claims.

Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only

• おごるto be proud
• うそぶくto boast
• ホラを吹くほらをふくto boast
• 大口を叩くおおぐちをたたくto boast
• 吹くふくto brag