法螺 ほら
hora

Noun

1. boasting; bragging; big talk

Usually Written in Kana
うそではないにしろ、ホラに ちかい。
usodewa naini shiro horani chikai.
If not a lie, close to a boast.
Noun

2. conch (esp. Charonia tritonis); trumpet shell

Abbreviation
Usually Written in Kana
Related to 法螺貝