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VocabJLPT N1

ego

Noun

Definitions

1. ego
2. self
3. ego

This noun refers to the self or ego — one's individual sense of identity and consciousness as distinct from others. It often appears in psychological or philosophical discussions, and can carry a nuance of self-centeredness when someone is said to have a strong one.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The training will also cover how to manage your ego.

Sentence 2

Are you sure that's really conviction and not just ego?

Sentence 3

You still won't budge on your values — honestly, that's impressive!

Sentence 4

"Having a strong ego isn't a bad thing," the teacher said.

Sentence 5

"I got angry to protect my ego," he admitted.