内面的価値観

ないめんてきかちかん
nounIntermediate💡 internal values
formal

One's deeply held personal beliefs and principles that guide behavior and decision-making, distinct from external or material values.

彼女は内面的価値観を重視する人だから、お金よりも誠実さを選ぶだろう。

She values internal values, so she’d likely choose integrity over money.

内面的価値観は、人生の方向性を決める重要な要素だ。

Internal values are a key factor in determining the direction of one’s life.

💡

Often contrasted with 外面的価値観 (external/material values like wealth or status).

Related Phrases

価値観の多様性phrase
diversity of values
価値観の変容phrase
transformation of values

💡Pro Tip

Contextual Clues

If you see 内面的価値観 in a sentence, look for verbs like 重視する (prioritize), 尊重する (respect), or 揺らぐ (waver), which often indicate a focus on personal beliefs rather than external rewards.

Gold Rule

Internal vs. External

内面的価値観 always refers to personal, subjective beliefs, while 外面的価値観 refers to material or social rewards (e.g., money, status).

📖Word Origin

内面的 (ないめんてき, 'internal') + 価値観 (かちかん, 'values/value system'). Combines the philosophical concept of 'internal' (内面) with 'value system' (価値観), reflecting a modern psychological and sociological emphasis on personal beliefs over external rewards.

📝Usage Notes

Commonly used in psychology, self-help literature, and discussions about personal growth. Avoid confusing with 外面的価値観 (external/material values like wealth or social status).

Word Breakdown

内面的
internal, inward-looking
adjectival noun
+
価値観
values, value system
noun
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