own interests

language: ja

definitions

  1. The personal advantages, benefits, or well-being that an individual seeks, often in contrast to the needs of others or the public good.
    ja: 自己の利益
  2. The specific activities, hobbies, or subjects that an individual finds personally engaging, enjoyable, or worthy of attention.
    ja: 個人的な興味

examples

  1. He was accused of acting only to serve his own interests.

    彼は自分の利益のためだけに動いていると非難された。

  2. She spent her weekends pursuing her own interests, such as painting and hiking.

    彼女は週末を絵画やハイキングなどの自分の興味を追求して過ごした。