one's true self

language: ja

definitions

  1. A person's authentic identity, character, or essence, free from social masks, pretenses, or the influence of external expectations.
    ja: 真の自己

examples

  1. After years of living to please others, she finally felt she was returning to her true self.

    他人に合わせるために何年も生きてきた後、彼女はついに真の自己に戻っていると感じた。