Philosophical term for the conscious self or ego, often contrasted with 非我 (non-self).
See also: 非我
哲学では、自我と非我の関係がよく議論される。
In philosophy, the relationship between the self and the non-self is often discussed.
Psychological sense of one's own identity or self-awareness; used in everyday and academic contexts.
自我が強い人は、自分の意見をはっきり言う。
People with a strong sense of self speak their opinions clearly.
Psychoanalytic term for the ego, mediating between the id (イド) and superego (超自我).
フロイトの理論では、自我はイドと超自我の間で調整役を果たす。
In Freud's theory, the ego mediates between the id and the superego.
Children begin to develop a sense of self around age three.
Adolescence is an important period for establishing one's sense of self.
He has a strong ego and doesn't listen to others' opinions.
Many people awaken to self-awareness during puberty.
ego disturbance; ego derangement