“Self-esteem” in Japanese
Short answer
Self-esteem in Japanese is “自尊心” (jisonshin). Full meaning: self-esteem, self-respect, self-importance, conceit, pride.
Other ways to say “Self-esteem” in Japanese
自尊感情
jisonkanjou self-esteem
自己肯定感
jikokouteikan self-esteem, feeling of self-approval
セルフエスティーム
serufuesuteiimu self-esteem
自負心
jifushin pride, self-confidence, self-esteem, self-conceit
自己評価
jikohyouka self-assessment, self-evaluation, self-rating, self-esteem
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