1.
dignity, reputation, self-respect, pride
One's sense of personal worth or dignity. Almost exclusively used in the expression 沽券に関わる (to affect one's dignity).
沽券に関わる
to affect one's dignity/reputation
男の沽券に関わる。
It affects my pride as a man.
プロとしての沽券に関わるので、手を抜くわけにはいかない。
As it would affect my professional dignity, I cannot cut corners.
USAGE: Almost always appears in the fixed expression 沽券に関わる (to affect one's dignity/reputation). Rarely used outside this expression.
ETYMOLOGY: Originally meant a sales document or deed. The modern meaning of "dignity" developed from the idea that selling something below its value diminishes its worth.
NUANCE: 沽券に関わる is used when something threatens one's professional pride, personal honor, or self-respect. Often used by men to express matters of masculine pride.
COMMON EXPRESSIONS:
- 沽券に関わる (to affect one's dignity)
- 男/女の沽券 (a man's/woman's dignity)
- プロとしての沽券 (professional dignity)
RELATED WORDS:
- 面目 (face, honor)
- 体面 (honor, dignity)
- {プライド} (pride - loanword)