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自信

Confidence

Meaning

Confidence, Self Confidence

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

When you believe in your self you have plenty of confidence (or self confidence). This is a good thing to have!

Reading

じしん

Explanation

How much 自信 do you have that you know how to read this word already? I bet you have some, at least! This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 自信を失う

    to lose one's confidence

    自信を持つ

    to have confidence

    自信をつける

    to boost one's confidence

  • 自信につながる

    to lead to self-confidence

    自信にあふれる

    to overflow with confidence

    自信になる

    to be a confidence booster

  • 自信がつく

    to gain confidence

    自信がない

    to not have confidence

    自信がある

    to have confidence

Context Sentences

自信なんて、これっぽっちもないよ。

I don't have a shred of confidence.

もっと自信を持った方がいいよ！

You should have more confidence in yourself.

俺は誰よりも君を大切にできる自信があります。だから、俺と付き合ってください。

I'm confident that I can cherish you more than anyone else. So, please be with me.

Kanji Composition