保ほ身しん第だい一いち

expression, noun

self-preservation first; looking out for oneself above all

Describes a mindset or behavior where protecting one's own interests, safety, or position is the top priority, often with a negative connotation of selfishness or lack of concern for others.

• 彼かれはいつも保ほ身しん第だい一いちで、他た人にんのことは考かんがえない。

  He always puts self-preservation first and doesn't think about others.

• 政せい治じ家かの保ほ身しん第だい一いちの態たい度どに有ゆう権けん者しゃは失しつ望ぼうした。

  Voters were disappointed by the politician's self-serving attitude.