独ひとりよがり

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Freq.FrequencyTop 50,000

Meanings

noun, na-adjective, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

self-righteous; smug; self-satisfied; complacent

Describes a person who is convinced of their own correctness or superiority, often ignoring others' opinions. Can be used as a noun or adjectivally (な-adjective or の-adjective).

彼かれの独ひとりよがりな態たい度どにはうんざりだ。

I'm fed up with his self-righteous attitude.

独ひとりよがりの考かんがえ方かたでは、チームでうまくやっていけない。

With a self-centered way of thinking, you can't get along well in a team.

Kanji

独single, alone, spontaneously
一one, one radical (no.1)
人person
善virtuous, good, goodness

Related words

独どく走そう
独りよがり describes a self-satisfied, closed-minded attitude, whereas 独走 focuses on the act of proceeding alone without consulting others.
身み勝がっ手て
独りよがり emphasizes being self-satisfied or convinced one is right without considering others, whereas 身勝手 focuses on ignoring others' needs for one's own convenience.

Written forms

独ひとりよがりUsage38%
Standard kanji-kana mixed spelling.
ひとりよがりUsage42%
一人ひとりよがりUsage14%
irregular kanji usage
Variant using 一人; considered irregular kanji usage but encountered.
独ひとり善よがりUsage6%

Etymology

From 独り “alone” and 良がり, the nominal form of 良がる “to consider good; feel pleased,” denoting satisfaction based solely on one’s own judgment.

Alternate kanji spelling using 善 (good/virtue), implying self-righteousness.