【りこてき】

Frequency rank: 28,646. – 28,849.
    adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi)
  1. selfish; egoistic; self-serving; self-interested
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  • 【りこてき】Frequency rank: 28,646. – 28,849.
  • りこてき
Generated definitions (experimental)
  1. selfish
    2. This term describes a person who acts in their own interest, often at the expense of others. It is used to highlight a lack of consideration for others' needs or feelings.
    He lost his friends because he acted selfishly.
    A selfish way of thinking can hinder the cooperation of a team.
  2. egoistic
    3. Similar to selfish, this term emphasizes an excessive focus on oneself and one's own interests above others. It can imply a philosophical stance as well as a personal trait.
    She was criticized for being an egoistic person who only thinks about herself.
    An egoistic attitude can negatively affect those around you.
  3. self-serving
    4. This meaning describes actions or behaviors that benefit oneself, often implying a degree of manipulation or deceit. It suggests a tactical approach to situations for personal gain.
    His remarks were self-serving and intended to benefit himself.
    Self-serving behavior can lead to a loss of trust.
  4. self-interested
    5. This term refers to actions motivated primarily by one's own advantage or benefit, often in a more neutral sense than "selfish." It can be used in both positive and negative contexts.
    He is always making self-interested choices, so he is avoided by those around him.
    Sometimes, making self-interested decisions is essential.
Generated collocations (experimental)
selfish thinkingselfish behaviorselfish personself-serving interestsselfish attitudeself-interested choiceselfish desiresself-serving claimselfish characterselfish remarks
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