pride; self-confidence; self-esteem
Refers to a sense of pride or confidence in one's own abilities or worth. Can carry a positive nuance of healthy self-esteem or a negative nuance of conceit depending on context.
He takes pride in his work.
If your self-confidence is too strong, you may sometimes invite resentment from others.
プライド is a common loanword for personal pride, often used in everyday conversation. 自負心 is a native Japanese compound that feels more formal and is less frequent in casual speech.
Compound of 自負 (self-confidence, pride) and 心 (heart, mind). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word is formed from standard Sino-Japanese morphemes.