Translation guide
The feeling of pride and confidence in oneself; valuing one's own dignity and worth. In Japanese, this concept is expressed through several nouns and phrases that emphasize honor, pride, and not bringing shame upon oneself.
Expressing the general concept of having self-respect as a personal quality or value.
The most direct equivalent, meaning self-respect or self-esteem. Often used in psychological or everyday contexts.
My self-respect was hurt.
He has strong self-respect.
Loanword from English 'pride'. Often used for personal pride, but can also imply stubbornness or ego. Common in casual speech.
He has a lot of pride / self-respect.
A more literary term for self-respect or pride in one's abilities. Less common in daily conversation.
He takes pride in his work.
Emphasizing self-respect as maintaining one's honor, dignity, or not doing something shameful.
Pride, honor, or self-respect. Often used in contexts of personal or national pride, and doing things that bring honor.
He takes pride in his family.
Face, honor, dignity. Often used in phrases like 面目を保つ (to save face) or 面目が立たない (to lose face).
To affect one's honor or dignity. Used when something would damage one's reputation or self-respect.
Doing that would damage my self-respect.
When self-respect prevents someone from doing something beneath them or acting shamefully.
To discipline oneself; to have self-respect enough to control one's actions. Implies a moral or ethical standard.
He had enough self-respect not to commit fraud.
Literally 'not to sell oneself cheaply'. Means not to compromise one's self-respect or dignity for short-term gain.
To know shame; to have a sense of shame that guides behavior. Implies self-respect through avoiding disgrace.
自尊心 (jisonshin) is a neutral term for self-esteem or self-respect, often used in psychology. プライド (puraido) is more about personal pride and can carry a nuance of arrogance or stubbornness. Use 自尊心 for healthy self-respect, and プライド when pride might be excessive.
Avoid directly translating 'self-respect' as 自己尊重 (jiko sonchō). While it exists, it is rarely used naturally. Stick to 自尊心 or 誇り depending on context.
It's a matter of my self-respect.
彼は面目を保つために辞職した。
He resigned to save his self-respect.
She's someone with self-respect who doesn't sell herself short.
A person with self-respect wouldn't do such a thing.