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自尊心
Confidence in one's own worth or abilities; self-respect. High or low levels of this can significantly impact mental health.
Examples in context
失敗が重なり、彼の自尊心は傷ついた。
Repeated failures wounded his self-esteem.
子供の自尊心を育むことが大切だ。
It is important to nurture a child's self-esteem.
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