pride and prejudice

a sense of self-worth

abandon one's pretension

egotist〔自分の能力・外見などが他人（または周囲の人々）よりも優れていると思っており、よく自慢話をする人。〕

cockalorum

let one's ego run wild

take great pride in

take pride in

IBM's strategy was to develop a lot of software that could be used interchangeably with IBM systems so that its own computers would gain the lion's share of the market.〔【出典】Hiragana Times, 1996年6月号◆【出版社】株式会社ヤック企画 〕"HT116026", "2347609"

Peace Boat is proud to be an independent group with no links to political or religious organizations, companies or governmental bodies.〔【出典】Hiragana Times, 1999年7月号◆【出版社】株式会社ヤック企画 〕"HT153030", "2429704"

and over their thoughts they acquired a sway so absolute, that they had some ground on this account for esteeming themselves more rich and more powerful, more free and more happy, than other men〔【出典】日英対訳文・対応付けデータ（独立行政法人情報通信研究機構）〕"_DISCO03", "2586524"

They claim their variety is the best in Japan.〔【出典】Hiragana Times, 2004年8月号◆【出版社】株式会社ヤック企画 〕"HT214008", "2525017"

But Mr. Matsumoto is proud he's raising true cosmopolitans.〔【出典】Hiragana Times, 1998年7月号◆【出版社】株式会社ヤック企画 〕"HT141055", "2269729"

But besides that I neither have so high an opinion of myself as to be willing to make promise of anything extraordinary, nor feed on imaginations so vain as to fancy that the public must be much interested in my designs;〔【出典】日英対訳文・対応付けデータ（独立行政法人情報通信研究機構）〕"_DISCO06", "2270477"

outsize ego

Nambu also encouraged the students to be proud of their individuality and to respect each other's differences.〔【出典】Catch a Wave, 2009年4月24日号◆【出版社】株式会社浜島書店 〕

The short column of the magazine that flatters itself on being the first to report on president Corall's suspected corruption sharply points out Japan's "leniency" in such matters.〔【出典】Hiragana Times, 1993年1月号◆【出版社】株式会社ヤック企画 〕"HT075050", "2505232"

Balance self-esteem is necessary to get a fulfilled life.〔【出典】Hiragana Times, 1997年2月号◆【出版社】株式会社ヤック企画 〕"HT124144", "2263739"

have the kind of low self-esteem as a professional

Hall chastises the Japanese for setting a bad example to other nations in Asia, and also criticizes foreigners for pandering to Japanese pretensions of uniqueness in exchange for being treated like privileged insiders.〔【出典】Hiragana Times, 1999年12月号◆【出版社】株式会社ヤック企画 〕"HT158065", "2306750"

On the other hand, husbands take pride in the fact that they have protected and provided for their family by working diligently for such a long time, so it is almost natural that they would like to live comfortably at home.〔【出典】Hiragana Times, 2005年11月号◆【出版社】株式会社ヤック企画 〕"HT229018", "2421744"

Proud that she has learnt every dance style related to the Middle East, Kimura treasures her understanding of Egyptian culture.〔【出典】Hiragana Times, 2000年8月号◆【出版社】株式会社ヤック企画 〕"HT166033", "2434693"

More than anything else, I think it's because I was proud of myself for doing what I was good at."〔【出典】Hiragana Times, 2000年4月号◆【出版社】株式会社ヤック企画 〕"HT162021", "2403812"

I'm the kind of DJ who's done a good job of fusing these three elements," he says self-confidently.〔【出典】Hiragana Times, 1994年5月号◆【出版社】株式会社ヤック企画 〕"HT091024", "2347079"

I take pride in the fact that this magazine has really come to play a big role as a forum for international communication. Readers from many countries express their own different sense of values in the pages of the magazine and ask for understanding from readers with different cultural backgrounds and customs.〔【出典】『目指せ異文化の鉄人！』（ひらがなタイムズ編）◆【出版社】株式会社ヤック企画 〕"YA17-007", "2340646"

They have lots of pride that they are actually controlling the country.〔【出典】Hiragana Times, 2006年6月号◆【出版社】株式会社ヤック企画 〕"HT236018", "2526179"

I already feel that I have considerable experience doing business internationally.

Perhaps I was distressed all the more because I had succumbed to an odd sort of conceit, that I was doing what I liked."〔【出典】Hiragana Times, 2000年4月号◆【出版社】株式会社ヤック企画 〕"HT162021", "2430869"

self-confidence of the ability to juggle accounts

We have prided ourselves on being one of the most advanced companies in this field.《レ》〔会社説明〕

We believe we can play a large role in supporting everyone with any PC needs.《レ》

Although our company just started a few months ago, I believe we will be successful as far as doing the right things to our customers with our enthusiasm and knowledge of both internet marketing and modern business practices."LE-K0004", "2242303"

have a huge ego

They have pride that they are different from Japanese tourists in spite of their poor English.〔【出典】Hiragana Times, 1993年11月号◆【出版社】株式会社ヤック企画 〕"HT085050", "2526245"

I am proud that, no matter how little, I have been able to help deepen friendly relations between Japan and Ecuador.〔【出典】Hiragana Times, 1996年9月号◆【出版社】株式会社ヤック企画 〕"HT119005", "2330022"

false pride

with evident pride

No nation could compare to the Burmese in spirit and mind.〔【出典】Hiragana Times, 1996年8月号◆【出版社】株式会社ヤック企画 〕"HT118071", "2412175"

see oneself as a trendsetter

Today, they are not spoiled children, and they are all well-prepared to manage their own lives.〔【出典】Hiragana Times, 1996年5月号◆【出版社】株式会社ヤック企画 〕"HT115007", "2544448"

egomania

egomaniac

I accepted, although I was quite sure I knew much more about swords that he did.〔【出典】Hiragana Times, 1998年9月号◆【出版社】株式会社ヤック企画 〕"HT143010", "2328992"

I too am conceited about my own management abilities and even among company employees numbering in the hundreds, when it comes to enthusiasm about managing the business, I don't take a back-seat to anyone.〔【出典】Hiragana Times, 2002年7月号◆【出版社】株式会社ヤック企画 〕"HT189018", "2342248"