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[()·()·しゅ()·()]
rikoshugi
noun

Root Words:

[()·() + しゅ()·()]
riko + shugi

English Meaning(s) for 利己主義

noun
  1. egoism; egotism; selfishness

Definition and Synonyms for 利己主義

Selfishness stinginess resulting from a concern for your own welfare and a disregard of others
Synonyms: わがまま, 利己, 利己主義, 恣意, 我情, 我欲, 気まま
Self-Concern concern for your own interests and welfare
Synonyms: わがまま, 主我主義, 利己, 利己主義, 我利, 我欲
Opportunism taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others
Synonyms: わがまま, オポチュニズム, 主我主義, 利己主義, 御都合主義, 我欲, 日和見主義, 気まま, 私心, 私意

Meanings for each kanji in 利己主義

» profit; advantage; benefit
» self; snake; serpent
» lord; chief; master; main thing; principal
» righteousness; justice; morality; honor; loyalty; meaning

Categories 利己主義 is a member of

Trait a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
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Stinginess a lack of generosity
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Selfishness stinginess resulting from a concern for your own welfare and a disregard of others
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Sample Sentences for 利己主義

He is nothing more than an egoist.
Above all things, we must not be selfish.
He is the personification of selfishness.
He is a thorough-going egoist.

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