彼は職を失い、自信も失った。
He lost his job and also lost his self-confidence.
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He has strong confidence in his own abilities.
彼は自信ありげに微笑んだ。
He smiled with a confident look on his face.
自信が無くなってしまった。
I've lost my confidence.
テストの準備はばっちりなので、自信があります。
The preparations for the test are perfect, so I have confidence.
彼の自信は、厳しい批判を受けて脆くも崩れ去った。
His self-confidence crumbled away all too easily under the harsh criticism.
余程の自信があるのだろう。
He must have a great deal of confidence.
自信がないのか、彼はいつも語尾が小さくなる。
Perhaps because he lacks confidence, the end of his sentences always gets quieter.
彼は自信満々でスピーチを始めた。
He started the speech full of confidence.
彼女の褒め言葉が私に大きな自信を与えてくれた
Her words of praise gave me great confidence.
Usage Notes
Refers to belief in one's own abilities, values, or actions.
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