自覚
じかく
self-consciousness; self-awareness
JLPT N1 Common word
Meanings
Noun, Suru verb, Transitive
self-consciousness; self-awareness
Example sentences
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It's scary how little consideration she gives to being a woman.
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Do you get the feeling that you're causing trouble for those around you?
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He lacks consciousness that he is a member of society.
あっ、やっぱり、自覚がないんだ。
Huh. I guess they really don't have any self-awareness.
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We should be conscious of our shortcomings.
More examples (7)
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Few people can realize their faults.
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I think Tom doesn't realize how charming he is.
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You should awake to your responsibilities.
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Mary was unaware of her own beauty.
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Even though I know I'm dishonest, it's painful to hear it said.
その問題の重要性を徹底的に彼女に自覚させなければなりません。
You must bring home to her the importance of the matter.
なるべく考えまいとは思っていたのだが、自覚をしてしまうと途端に侘しいような気持ちにもなってくる。
I had tried to avoid thinking that as much as possible but as soon as I faced it I started to feel miserable.