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.
He has strong self-esteem.
My pride was hurt.
誇り is a broader, positive word for 'pride' in one's achievements or identity, whereas 自尊 focuses narrowly on a sense of one's own worth and can suggest self-importance.
自負 emphasizes confident pride in one's own abilities or achievements, while 自尊 centers on maintaining one's dignity and self-respect.
卑下 means to belittle or debase oneself, the opposite of 自尊's sense of self-respect and dignity.
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.