“Self-control” in Japanese
Short answer
Self-control in Japanese is “自制” (jisei). Full meaning: self-control, self-restraint.
Other ways to say “Self-control” in Japanese
克己
kokki self-control, self-mastery, self-restraint, self-denial
禁欲
kinyoku abstinence, self-control, celibacy, abnegation, asceticism
自制心
jiseishin self-control, self-restraint
我慢
gaman endurance, patience, perseverance, bearing (with something); self-control, self-restraint
慎み
tsutsushimi modesty, self-control, discretion
セルフコントロール
serufukontorooru self-control; automation, automatic controller
自己抑制
jikoyokusei self-restraint, self-control, abstinence
自律
jiritsu autonomy (in Kantian ethics); self-control
禁慾
kinyoku abstinence, self-control, celibacy, abnegation, asceticism
堪忍
gaman endurance, patience, perseverance, bearing (with something); self-control, self-restraint
ガマン
gaman endurance, patience, perseverance, bearing (with something); self-control, self-restraint
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