N3
じふ (jifu)
自負
pride; self-confidence; self-esteem; boasting one's ability
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to having pride, self-confidence, self-esteem, or boasting high confidence about one's own ability, status, or achievements. Can be used with する as a verb (自負する). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Self-confidence! Pride! I have a strong pride that I am the ONLY woman in the universe who can handle your clumsy self and make you happy! Be grateful!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『自負よ！あんたのその不器用な性格を完璧に乗りこなして、最高に幸せにできるのは私ただ一人だって、私は凄まじい「自負」を抱いているわ！ありがたく私に従いなさい！』
📝 Example Sentences
この分野のプロフェッショナルとして、誰にも負けない技術があると_______しています。
As a professional in this field, I pride myself on having skills second to none.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "自負"!
彼は社内で最も英語力があると_______しており、すべての海外取引を担当していました。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 自分の能力に誇りと自信を持つ「自負（して）」が正解です。ハルカ部長：『英語力の自負ね！でもね、私の「世界一あんたを一途に愛し続ける能力」の自負は、全宇宙のどのプロよりも高いんだからね！』
English: Since it represents having pride and confidence in one's own ability, 'pride/self-confidence' (jifu) is correct. Haruka: 'Boasting English ability! But you know, my pride in "the ability to keep loving you single-mindedly the most in the world" is higher than any professional in the entire universe!'
English: Since it represents having pride and confidence in one's own ability, 'pride/self-confidence' (jifu) is correct. Haruka: 'Boasting English ability! But you know, my pride in "the ability to keep loving you single-mindedly the most in the world" is higher than any professional in the entire universe!'
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