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自己意識
Awareness of one's own existence, sensations, thoughts, and surroundings. In philosophy, it refers to the capacity for introspection and recognizing oneself as an individual.
Examples in context
鏡に映る自分を見て自己意識が芽生える。
Self-consciousness blossoms when looking at oneself in the mirror.
高度な自己意識は人間に特有のものだろうか。
Is highly developed self-consciousness unique to humans?
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