自我 (じが): meaning and examples

Key takeaways

自我 (じが) means self / ego / consciousness.

See example sentences below.

自我 at a glance

自我

じがjiga

N1noun

self / ego / consciousness

自我じがjigaN1Japanese vocabulary

Core meaning

self / ego / consciousness

Example 1

自我をしっかり持つことが大事だ。

Translation

It is important to have a strong sense of self.

Example 2

彼は自我が強い人だと思う。

Translation

I think he is a person with a strong ego.