自尊心

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 自尊心 is read as じそんしん and is a noun for one’s sense of personal worth, dignity, or pride.
• Basic usage: Loss appears in 自尊心を失う, while damaging another person’s pride appears in 自尊心を傷つける.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Self-respect and pride
  • Self-respect emphasizes dignity; pride can fit contexts where a person’s ego or sense of worth is hurt.
• Difference from 自信
  • 自信 is confidence in one’s ability or judgment, whereas 自尊心 concerns one’s value and dignity.