唯我独尊

ゆいがどくそん
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1

Abbreviated from 'Tenjō Tenge, yuiga dokuson' — originally a Buddhist phrase meaning 'throughout heaven and earth, I alone am honored' (religious/literary sense).

NounYojijukugoAbbreviation

Examples

仏教の教えの一節として『唯我独尊』という言葉が引用されることがある。

The phrase 'yuiga-dokuson' is sometimes quoted as a passage from Buddhist teaching.

古い経典には天上天下唯我独尊と書かれている。

In old scriptures it is written 'Tenjō Tenge yuiga dokuson'.

2

Self-conceit or self-centeredness — an arrogant attitude of believing oneself superior or the only important one.

NounYojijukugo

Examples

彼は成功してから態度が変わり、唯我独尊になってしまった。

After his success his attitude changed and he became arrogant and self-centered.

唯我独尊な発言は職場の雰囲気を悪くするので注意が必要だ。

Arrogant remarks can spoil the workplace atmosphere, so caution is necessary.

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