自己満足(じこまんぞく)

Forms

自己(じこ) (self) + 満足(まんぞく) (satisfaction) → self-satisfaction
Often shortened to 「自己満(じこまん)」 in casual speech.

Common expressions

• 自己満足(じこまんぞく)に過(す)ぎない - is nothing but self-satisfaction
• 自己満足(じこまんぞく)に浸(ひた)る - to bask in self-satisfaction
• 自己満足(じこまんぞく)に陥(おちい)る - to fall into self-complacency

Usage

Often used negatively, implying that someone is satisfied with themselves without considering others' perspectives or actual results. However, it can also be used neutrally or even positively in some contexts.

RELATED WORDS (other 自己(じこ)～ words):

• 自己嫌悪(じこけんお) - self-loathing
• 自己紹介(じこしょうかい) - self-introduction
• 自己中心的(じこちゅうしんてき) - self-centered