鼻を高くする（はなをたかくする）
JLPT N1 · Suru verb (Group 3)
Meaning: to feel proud
Example sentences
- 子供の活躍に親が鼻を高くする。 — The parents beam with pride at their child's success.
- 成功して鼻を高くする。 — He is puffed up with pride at his success.
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