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自尊 (じそん) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

自じ尊そん

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Meanings

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noun

self-respect; pride; self-esteem

Refers to a sense of one's own worth or dignity. Often used in the compound 自尊心 (self-esteem). Can carry a nuance of self-importance in negative contexts.

彼かれは自じ尊そん心しんが強つよい。
He has strong self-esteem.
自じ尊そん心しんを傷きずつけられた。
My pride was hurt.

Kanji

自oneself
尊revered, valuable, precious

Similar words

自じ尊そん心しん
自尊心 is the more common compound meaning 'self-esteem' or 'pride'; 自尊 alone is less frequent and often appears in formal or literary contexts.
誇ほこり
誇り is a more general term for 'pride' in a positive sense, while 自尊 can imply a defensive or self-important pride.

Etymology

Sino-Japanese compound of 自 (self) and 尊 (respect, honor). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word follows standard kanji-based word formation.