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JLPT N1 Advanced

エゴ

Selfishness or egotism, implying a negative attitude rather than the neutral psychological concept.

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エゴイズム egoism
エゴイスト egoist
Noun, Na-adjective (as エゴな)

Selfishness / Egotism

Refers to an attitude of self-centeredness where an individual prioritizes their own satisfaction or convenience at the expense of others.

Example

彼 の 行動 は ただ の エゴ だ 。

His actions are just pure selfishness.

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エゴ
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Selfishness or egotism, implying a negative attitude rather than the neutral psychological concept.
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