自己分析

• Reading: じこぶんせき
• Romaji: jikobunseki
• Kanji breakdown: 自 (ji) — self; 己 (ko) — oneself; 分 (bun) — divide, part; 析 (seki) — analyse
• Pronunciation: /dʑi.ko.bɯɴ.se.ki/

Meaning

Self-analysis; examining one's own strengths, weaknesses, and characteristics.

A compound noun commonly used in the context of job hunting (就職活動) in Japan, where students are expected to perform thorough self-analysis before applying for positions. Also used in psychology and personal development. 自己分析する is the verb form, and 自己分析シート (self-analysis worksheet) is a common tool.

Examples

1. 就職活動の前にしっかり自己分析をしておこう。 Make sure to do a thorough self-analysis before starting your job search.
2. 自己分析を通じて自分の強みが見えてきた。 Through self-analysis, I started to see my own strengths more clearly.
3. 転職を考えるならまず自己分析から始めるべきだ。 If you're thinking about changing jobs, you should start with self-analysis.

Usage Guide

Context: job hunting, career planning, personal development

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Compound of 自己 (jiko, self) + 分析 (bunseki, analysis). Gained widespread usage in Japan's job-hunting culture, particularly from the 1990s onward as structured recruitment processes became the norm.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: Young adults

Social background: Universal