English–Japanese
“self-esteem” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajijisonshin
Example
その言葉は彼の自尊心を傷つけます。so no koto ba wa kare no ji son shin o kizu tsu ke ma su
That remark hurts his self-esteem.
How to say “self-esteem” in Japanese
“Self-esteem” in Japanese is 自尊心 (jisonshin).
Refers to a person's basic sense of worth, especially the feeling that their abilities and character deserve respect.
Example sentences with 自尊心
人前で失敗しても、自尊心を失わないでください。hito mae de ship pai shi te mo ji son shin o ushina wa na i de ku da sa i
Please do not lose your self-esteem even if you fail in front of others.
Tips for using 自尊心
- English distinguishes self-esteem from self-respect in some contexts, with self-esteem focusing more on perceived personal worth and self-respect on protecting one's dignity.