矜
きん · kin
JLPT N1
Meaning
Pride, dignity, self-respect; pity, compassion
Examples
- 彼は<b>矜持</b>を保ち、どんな困難にも屈しなかった。 — He maintained his self-respect and did not yield to any difficulty.
- 武士は<b>矜持</b>を重んじる。 — Samurai value self-respect.
- どんな状況でも、自分の<b>矜持</b>を失ってはいけない。 — No matter the situation, you must not lose your self-respect.