Translation guide
The practice of restraining or sacrificing one's own desires, needs, or interests, often for moral, religious, or altruistic reasons.
Expressing the act of denying oneself pleasures, desires, or needs, often for a higher purpose or self-discipline.
Literally 'self-denial' or 'self-negation'. Used in psychological or philosophical contexts to describe denying one's own worth, desires, or identity. Can carry a negative nuance of self-rejection.
He is suffering from feelings of self-denial.
Self-denial in the sense of self-control or overcoming one's own desires. Often used in moral or stoic contexts. More positive than 自己否定, emphasizing discipline.
He overcame temptation through self-denial.
Abstinence or self-denial, especially regarding physical pleasures like food, drink, or sex. Often associated with religious or ascetic practices.
He leads a life of self-denial.
Self-control or self-restraint. Broader than self-denial; implies controlling impulses rather than completely denying them.
I practiced self-denial and refrained from sweets.
Putting others' needs before one's own, often involving personal sacrifice.
Self-sacrifice. Emphasizes giving up one's own interests for the sake of others. Common in contexts of family, work, or heroism.
My mother supported the family with a spirit of self-denial.
To put oneself last; to prioritize others over oneself. A common, natural phrase describing self-denial in daily life.
Renouncing worldly pleasures or desires for spiritual growth or discipline.
Ascetic training or discipline, often in Buddhist or martial contexts. Implies rigorous self-denial for spiritual or skill development.
Monks practice self-denial through rigorous training.
Fasting; a specific form of self-denial involving abstaining from food, often for religious reasons.
自己否定 (self-negation) often implies a negative self-image or rejection of one's own identity, while 克己 (self-mastery) is positive and about discipline. 自己犠牲 (self-sacrifice) focuses on giving up for others. Choose based on whether the denial is psychological, moral, or altruistic.
Directly translating 'self-denial' as 自己否定 may sound overly psychological or negative in casual contexts. For everyday restraint, use 自制 or 自分を後回しにする instead.
She always practices self-denial, putting her children first.
宗教的な理由で断食を行う。
They practice self-denial by fasting for religious reasons.