ego in Japanese
ego in Japanese is 自我, エゴ — ego means a person's sense of their own importance and self-worth.
ego in Japanese
自我
Pronounced: jiga
The self, especially with a sense of self-importance.
エゴ
Pronounced: ego
The self, especially with a sense of self-importance.
What does "ego" mean?
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noun A person's sense of their own importance and self-worth.
"His ego was bruised when nobody noticed his new haircut."
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noun (psychology) In Freudian theory, the part of the mind that deals rationally with reality, balancing instinct against conscience.
"In the textbook, the ego tries to keep our urges in check while facing reality."
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ego in a sentence
- His ego was bruised when nobody noticed his new haircut.
- Winning the award did wonders for his ego.
- In the textbook, the ego tries to keep our urges in check while facing reality.
- According to Freud, a weak ego struggles to balance what we want with what is right.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "ego" in Japanese?
"ego" in Japanese is 自我, エゴ. ego means: A person's sense of their own importance and self-worth.
How do you pronounce 自我?
"ego" in Japanese is 自我, pronounced "jiga".
How do you use "ego" in a sentence?
Example: "His ego was bruised when nobody noticed his new haircut." In Japanese, "ego" is 自我, エゴ.
Are there other ways to say "ego" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "ego": 自我, エゴ.
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