pride; haughtiness; self-importance
Refers to an attitude of looking down on others, often with a sense of superiority. Commonly used in phrases like 気位が高い.
She is too proud to apologize easily.
His haughtiness is both his charm and his flaw.
Compound of 気 (spirit, mind) and 位 (rank, grade). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination suggests a sense of one's mental or social standing.