NichiDict

自覚

N1
じかく
[jikaku]
Illustration for 自覚

Meanings

1.NounNoun・suruTransitive

self-consciousness; self-awareness

Examples

社会人としての自覚を持って行動すべきだ。

You should act with the self-awareness of being a working adult.

本人に病気の自覚症状がなく発見が遅れた。

Discovery was delayed because the patient had no awareness of symptoms.

自分の立場を自覚して責任ある発言を心がけた。

Being aware of my position, I made an effort to speak responsibly.