Kanji: 傲 (Arrogance)
The kanji 傲 means "arrogance," "pride," or "haughtiness." It describes a contemptuous, overbearing attitude of superiority over others.
Key Reading:
On-yomi (Sino-Japanese reading): ゴウ (gō)
Kun-yomi (Japanese reading): おご（る）(ogoru)
Common Words & Usage:
傲る (ogoru) - Verb. To be arrogant, to act proudly.
傲慢 (gōman) - Na-adjective/Noun. Arrogant, haughty, overbearing.
傲岸 (gōgan) - Na-adjective. Haughty, imperious.
Example Sentence:
Japanese: 成功に傲ることなく、謙虚であり続けなさい。
Romaji: Seikō ni ogoru koto naku, kenkyo de ari tsuzuke nasai.
English: Don't be arrogant about your success; remain humble.
Learning the correct stroke order for kanji like 傲 is essential for balanced, legible Japanese handwriting and is a fundamental part of mastering kanji writing.