自覚(じかく)

じかく
noun, suru verb
self-awareness; consciousness
1. self-awareness; consciousness; realization
Being aware of one's own condition, situation, or responsibilities.
責任(せきにん)の自覚(じかく)がある。
To have a sense of responsibility.
自覚(じかく)症状(しょうじょう)がない。
There are no noticeable symptoms.
Medical context
自分(じぶん)の立場(たちば)を自覚(じかく)する。
To be aware of one's position.

自覚(じかく) is composed of 自(じ) (self) + 覚(かく) (awareness).

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • 自覚(じかく)がある: to be aware/conscious of
  • 自覚(じかく)する: to become aware, realize
  • 自覚(じかく)症状(しょうじょう): subjective symptoms
  • 〜の自覚(じかく)を持(も)つ: to have awareness of ~

MEDICAL USAGE:

  • 自覚(じかく)症状(しょうじょう): symptoms one can feel (vs. objective symptoms)
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Added 2026.1.16 14:20 · Revised 2026.1.19 21:17
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