noun
craving for the limelight; desire for recognition; need for attention
A psychological term describing a strong desire to stand out, be noticed, or receive public recognition. Often used critically or self-deprecatingly.
彼の自己顕示欲の強さには驚かされる。
I'm amazed by the strength of his craving for the limelight.
SNSでの過剰な投稿は自己顕示欲の表れかもしれない。
Excessive posting on social media might be a sign of a need for attention.
承認欲求 is a broader psychological term for the need for approval and acceptance from others, while 自己顕示欲 specifically emphasizes the desire to show off or be in the spotlight.
Compound of 自己 (self), 顕示 (display, show), and 欲 (desire). The term is a straightforward Sino-Japanese construction.