English–Japanese
“ego” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajijiga
Example
彼は自我が強いです。kare wa ji ga ga tsuyo i de su
He has a strong ego.
How to say “ego” in Japanese
“Ego” in Japanese is 自我 (jiga).
Refers to the awareness of oneself as a distinct person and the personal claims that arise from it.
Example sentences with 自我
大きな成功を収めても、彼女は自我をむき出しにしません。ō ki na sei kō o osa me te mo kano jo wa ji ga o mu ki da shi ni shi ma se n
Even after achieving great success, she keeps her ego in check.
Tips for using 自我
- In everyday English, ego often suggests excessive self-importance, whereas Japanese 自我 (jiga) can neutrally mean a person's sense of self.