noun-modifying (irregular)
self-proclaimed; self-styled; would-be
Used prenominally to describe someone who claims a title, role, or quality for themselves, often with a skeptical or ironic tone.
彼は自称専門家だ。
He is a self-proclaimed expert.
自称天才の彼がまた失敗した。
That self-styled genius failed again.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
calling oneself; professing to be; describing oneself as
Noun or suru-verb use: the act of claiming an identity or title for oneself. Often implies the claim is not widely accepted.
彼はリーダーを自称している。
He calls himself the leader.
自称するだけなら簡単だ。
It's easy just to call yourself something.
noun
Grammar term: the first-person grammatical person (I, we). Used in linguistic contexts.
日本語では自称詞が多様だ。
In Japanese, first-person pronouns are diverse.