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self-esteem; self-affirmation; sense of self-worth
The feeling that one has value and worth as a person. A psychological concept that has become widely discussed in Japanese education, child-rearing, and self-help contexts.
自己肯定感を高めることが大切だ。
It's important to raise your self-esteem.
子供の自己肯定感が低いと、学校での生活にも影響する。
If a child's self-esteem is low, it affects their school life too.
褒められる経験が自己肯定感を育むと言われている。
It is said that experiences of being praised nurture self-esteem.
USAGE:
A compound of 自己 (self) + 肯定 (affirmation) + 感 (feeling). This term has become a buzzword in Japanese psychology, education, and parenting discussions. It is often discussed in the context of comparative studies showing that Japanese youth tend to report lower 自己肯定感 than their peers in other countries.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 自己肯定感が高い (to have high self-esteem)
- 自己肯定感が低い (to have low self-esteem)
- 自己肯定感を高める (to raise self-esteem)
- 自己肯定感を育む (to foster self-esteem)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 自信: self-confidence — more about confidence in one's abilities
- 自尊心: self-respect, pride — focuses on dignity and pride