あなたを誇りに思う
anata o hokori ni omou
The English phrase "I am proud of you" is translated into Japanese as あなたを誇りに思う (anata o hokori ni omou).
This phrase is used to tell someone that you feel deep satisfaction with their achievements or qualities.
What does it mean word for word?
The expression is built from the noun 誇り (pride) and the verb 思う (to think/feel), meaning to think of (someone) as a pride.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The form あなたを誇りに思う uses the dictionary form omou, which is common in casual speech or internal monologue. For a polite setting, one should use omou's polite form omoimasu.
How does it change in a sentence?
The particle に is used here to indicate the state or manner in which one 'thinks' or 'feels'.
How do you pronounce it?
anata o hokori ni omou
Did you know?
- Japanese has a distinct concept called 謙遜 (humility), which means the recipient of あなたを誇りに思う is culturally expected to deny the praise rather than simply say 'thank you'.
- In Japanese, saying 誇りに思う directly to a superior, such as a boss or teacher, can sound condescending. It implies you are evaluating their worth from a position of authority, which is socially awkward.
- Using the word あなた (anata) in this phrase is actually quite rare in natural conversation. Japanese speakers usually replace 'you' with the person's name or omit the subject entirely to avoid sounding distant or confrontational.
Examples in context
- 努力した姿を見て、あなたを誇りに思う。Doryoku shita sugata o mite, anata o hokori ni omou.Seeing how hard you worked, I am proud of you.
- 優勝したあなたを誇りに思うよ。Yūshō shita anata o hokori ni omou yo.I am proud of you for winning the championship.
- 夢を叶えたあなたを誇りに思う。Yume o kanaeta anata o hokori ni omou.I am proud of you for making your dream come true.
Example conversation
Daigo is congratulating Himari on her graduation.
- 大翔 Hiroto卒業おめでとう、陽葵！Sotsugyō omedetō, Himari!Happy graduation, Himari!
- 陽葵 Himariありがとう、大翔！Arigatō, Daigo!Thank you, Daigo!
- 大翔 Hiroto努力したね。あなたを誇りに思うよ。Doryoku shita ne. Anata o hokori ni omou yo.You worked hard. I am proud of you.
- 陽葵 Himariそう言ってもらえて嬉しい。Sō itte moraete ureshii.I'm happy to hear you say that.
