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self-awareness; sense of self; self-consciousness
The conscious awareness of oneself as an individual with distinct thoughts, feelings, and identity. Can describe healthy self-awareness or excessive self-consciousness depending on context.
自我意識が強い。
He has a strong sense of self.
思春期になると自我意識が芽生える。
A sense of self begins to emerge in adolescence.
強すぎる自我意識は、周囲との摩擦を生むこともある。
An overly strong sense of self can sometimes cause friction with those around you.
Used in psychology, philosophy, and everyday conversation. Can have neutral or negative connotations depending on context — 自我意識が強い can mean both 'has a strong identity' (positive) and 'is full of oneself' (negative).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 自我意識が強い: having a strong sense of self
- 自我意識が芽生える: a sense of self emerges
- 自我意識の発達: development of self-awareness
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 自意識: self-consciousness (tends to emphasize social self-awareness)
- {アイデンティティ}: identity (loanword, broader sense)