ナルシスト
narushisuto[na̠ɾɯ̟ɕi̥sɨ̥to̞]
The Japanese word for 'narcissist' is ナルシスト (narushisuto).
ナルシスト is used to describe someone who shows extreme love for themselves. In more formal contexts, you might describe such a person as 自己陶酔的な人, which translates to 'someone who indulges in self-admiration'.
Meaning: one who shows extreme love for themself (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
ナルシスト is a loanword from the English 'narcissist', written using the Katakana script.
How do you pronounce it?
narushisuto
Did you know?
- The term 自己陶酔 (jiko-tosui) describes a state of being 'intoxicated by one's own self', where the 'intoxication' refers to a mental trance of self-admiration.
- In Japanese pop culture, a character described as a ナルシスト is often portrayed as a 'cool' or 'ikemen' type who happens to be slightly too aware of their own handsomeness.
- In Japanese social dynamics, acting like a ナルシスト is often seen as a violation of 'wa' or harmony, as it draws too much attention to the individual rather than the group.
Examples in context
- トムはナルシストだ。Tom is a narcissist.This sentence shows how to use ナルシスト to identify a person.Tatoeba #2495342 by tommy_san, translation #1390412 by Spamster
- 誇大妄想狂というのはナルシストと違って、魅力的というよりも力強くありたいと願っており、愛されるよりも恐れられる存在になりたいと考えている。このタイプには多くの狂人と、歴史的偉人のほとんどが属している。The megalomaniac differs from the narcissist by the fact that he wishes to be powerful rather than charming, and seeks to be feared rather than loved. To this type belong many lunatics and most of the great men of history.This sentence contrasts the desires of a megalomaniac with those of a ナルシスト.Tatoeba #876604 by thyc244, translation #711319 by Scott
- 私の上司は完全なナルシストです。My boss is a complete narcissist.
- 彼女は自己陶酔的な人だと思います。I think she is someone who indulges in self-admiration.
- あの人は本当に自己中だよ。That person is really self-centered.
- 彼は自己愛の強い人だから、他人のことを考えないんだ。He's someone with strong self-love, so he doesn't think about others.
- あの友達は本当にうぬぼれ屋だよね。That friend is such a conceited person, right?
- 彼は自分が最高だと思っているナルシストだ。Kare wa jibun ga saikou da to omotte iru narushisuto da.He is a narcissist who thinks he is the best.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a person they both know.
- 蓮 Renあの人は本当にナルシストだね。Ano hito wa hontou ni narushisuto da ne.That person is a real narcissist, isn't he?
- 結衣 Yuiうん、いつも自分のことばかり話しているよ。Un, itsumo jibun no koto bakari hanashite iru yo.Yeah, he always talks about himself.
- 蓮 Ren結衣さんもそう思う？Yui-san mo sou omou?Do you think so too, Yui?
- 結衣 Yuiええ、ちょっと困っちゃうわ。Ee, chotto komatchau wa.Yes, it's a bit troublesome.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “narcissist” translations and entries ナルシスト, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
