noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
self-sacrifice; self-renunciation
Refers to sacrificing one's own interests, desires, or well-being for the sake of others or a cause. Often used in ethical, spiritual, or dramatic contexts.
Thanks to his self-sacrifice, many lives were saved.
The spirit of self-sacrifice is sometimes regarded as a virtue.
犠牲 means 'sacrifice' in a broader sense (victim, cost, scapegoat), while 自己犠牲 specifically emphasizes sacrificing oneself.
献身 means 'devotion' or 'dedication' to a person or cause, focusing on giving one's time and effort, whereas 自己犠牲 implies a greater personal cost or loss.
A yojijukugo compound of 自己 (self) and 犠牲 (sacrifice). The word 犠牲 originally referred to animal sacrifices in ancient China, later extended to mean any kind of sacrifice.