noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
self-directed play or film
Refers to an author directing or producing their own theatrical or film work. The literal, original sense of the compound.
彼は自己演出した舞台で主演も務めた。
He also starred in the play he directed himself.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
self-staging
The more common figurative use: deliberately presenting oneself in a favorable light, curating one's public persona. Often used in social, professional, or online contexts.
SNSでの自己演出が上手な人は多い。
Many people are good at staging themselves on social media.
面接ではある程度の自己演出が必要だ。
A certain amount of self-presentation is necessary in an interview.