Japanese word

自覚

Pronunciation

Romajijikaku

Meaning

  • nounawareness

Example

自分の弱点を自覚しています。ji bun no jaku ten o ji kaku shi te i ma su

I am aware of my weakness.

Illustration for 自覚 (awareness)

More examples

自分の発言が人に与える影響への自覚を持つことが大切です。ji bun no hatsu gen ga hito ni ata e ru ei kyō e no ji kaku o mo tsu ko to ga tai setsu de su

It is important to be aware of how your words affect others.

Core concept

Describes clearly recognizing one's own state, qualities, or situation.

Common phrases

  • 自覚が足りないji kaku ga ta ri na i

    lack awareness

  • 自覚を持つji kaku o mo tsu

    develop self-awareness

  • 自覚を高めるji kaku o taka me ru

    raise awareness

Similar words

認識ninshiki: Understanding a fact, state, or situation through thought or observation.
意識ishiki: Awareness of a person, thing, or idea held in the mind.

Definition in Japanese

自分自身の状態や性質などをはっきり認識すること。ji bun ji shin no jō tai ya sei shitsu na do o ha kki ri nin shiki su ru ko to

Word origin

This Sino-Japanese compound combines 自 (ji, "self") and 覚 (kaku, "awareness"), expressing awareness directed toward oneself.

Usage tips

  • Awareness usually describes a continuing state, while realization often refers to the moment when someone notices or understands something.

Other meanings

  • realizationnoun

Opposites

  • 無自覚mujikakuunawarenessnoun

Related words

  • 自覚するjikakusururealizeverb
  • 自覚的jikakutekiself-awarena-adjective

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