Vocabulary

What does 自我 (じが, jiga) mean?

自我 (じが, jiga) means ego, self.

Quick facts
Reading	じが
Romaji	jiga
Part of speech	noun
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)	N1

自我じが

N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonjiga

ego, self

1noun ego
2noun self
3noun ego

Example sentences

強(つよ)い自我(じが)を持(も)つ人(ひと)が多(おお)い。
Many people have a strong sense of self.
思春期(ししゅんき)に自我(じが)が芽生(めば)える。
A sense of self emerges during puberty.

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