利己
Meanings
1
Refers to prioritizing one's own benefit, often with a negative connotation. Antonym: 利他 (altruism).
Antonyms: 利他
His actions are driven by self-interested motives.
If you act out of self-interest, you will lose the trust of those around you.
Usage patterns
- 利己を追求するto pursue one's own self-interest
He always pursues his own self-interest and never thinks of others.
- 利己に基づく〈行動〉behavior based on self-interest
The decision was criticized as an action based on self-interest.