“Complacency” in Japanese
Short answer
Complacency in Japanese is “自得” (jitoku). Full meaning: self-satisfaction, self-complacency, complacency; understanding (on one's own), realizing (through one's own ability); being paid back for one's deeds.
Other ways to say “Complacency” in Japanese
自己満足
jikomanzoku self-satisfaction, (self-)complacency, smugness
余裕
yoyuu surplus, margin, leeway, room, space, time, allowance, flexibility, scope; composure, placidity, complacency, calm
じとく
jitoku self-satisfaction, self-complacency, complacency; understanding (on one's own), realizing (through one's own ability); being paid back for one's deeds
独りよがり
hitoriyogari self-conceit, self-satisfaction, self-righteousness, self-importance, complacency
よゆう
yoyuu surplus, margin, leeway, room, space, time, allowance, flexibility, scope; composure, placidity, complacency, calm
ヨユー
yoyuu surplus, margin, leeway, room, space, time, allowance, flexibility, scope; composure, placidity, complacency, calm
余ゆう
yoyuu surplus, margin, leeway, room, space, time, allowance, flexibility, scope; composure, placidity, complacency, calm
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