noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
self-centeredness; selfishness; egotism
Describes a person or attitude that puts one's own interests, desires, or perspective above others. Often used critically.
I'm fed up with his self-centered attitude.
With a selfish way of thinking, it's hard to get along with others.
Compound of 自己 (self) and 本位 (standard, basis). The term likely emerged in modern Japanese to describe egocentric attitudes, possibly influenced by Western psychological concepts.