Translation guide
The feeling of being overly aware of oneself, especially in social situations, often leading to embarrassment or awkwardness.
Expressing the uncomfortable awareness of being watched or judged by others.
Referring to the psychological state of being aware of one's own existence, thoughts, or identity.
Directly translating 'self-consciousness' as 自己意識 may sound overly technical or psychological. In everyday conversation, use 自意識過剰 or phrases like 周りの目が気になる to convey the social awkwardness meaning.
自意識過剰 implies an excessive, often negative self-focus in social settings, while 自己意識 is a neutral psychological term for self-awareness.
Literally 'excessive self-consciousness'. The most direct and common term for being overly self-aware, often in a negative sense.
彼は自意識過剰で、人前で話すのが苦手だ。
He is self-conscious and not good at speaking in public.
Means 'to be concerned about what others think'. A very natural way to describe self-consciousness in daily conversation.
周りの目が気になって、自由に振る舞えない。
I'm so self-conscious that I can't act freely.
A shy person who gets easily embarrassed. Describes a personality trait rather than a temporary state.
彼女は照れ屋だから、褒められると赤くなる。
She's shy, so she blushes when complimented.
Someone who is bashful or easily embarrassed. Similar to 照れ屋 but slightly more formal.
うちの子は恥ずかしがり屋で、知らない人と話せない。
My child is shy and can't talk to strangers.
To be concerned about public gaze. Slightly more formal than 周りの目が気になる.
彼はいつも人目を気にして行動している。
He always acts while being conscious of others' eyes.
The psychological term for self-awareness or self-consciousness. Neutral, used in academic contexts.
自己意識の発達は幼児期に始まる。
The development of self-consciousness begins in early childhood.
Self-awareness or consciousness of one's own situation, role, or responsibility. Often used in phrases like 自覚を持つ (to be aware of oneself).
彼は自分の立場を自覚していない。
He is not conscious of his own position.
A literal translation of 'consciousness of self', used in philosophical or psychological discussions.
自分というものの意識が芽生える。
A consciousness of self emerges.