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内面重視
ないめんじゅうし
inner focus
このブランドは内面重視のデザインを採用しています。
This brand adopts an inner-focused design approach.
formal
Prioritizing inner qualities, emotions, or character over external appearances or superficial traits.
彼女は見た目よりも内面重視の人です。
She values inner qualities more than appearances.
内面重視の教育を重視する学校です。
This is a school that prioritizes inner development in education.
Commonly used in psychology, philosophy, and self-improvement contexts.
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Cultural Context
This phrase reflects a cultural emphasis in Japan on '内面性' (naimen-sei, inner nature) as a counterbalance to the societal pressure to conform to external standards (e.g., beauty, social status).
Gold Rule
When to Use
Use 内面重視 when discussing values, personality traits, or educational philosophies that emphasize introspection, emotional depth, or moral character over superficial attributes.
Word Origin
Composed of 内面 (ないめん, 'inner aspect') and 重視 (じゅうし, 'to value highly'). The phrase emerged in modern Japanese discourse, influenced by psychological and philosophical discussions on self-worth beyond physical appearance.
Usage Notes
Used in both personal and professional contexts to describe a preference for depth over superficiality. Often appears in discussions about character, personality, and holistic development.
Word Breakdown
内面
inner aspect, inner self
noun重視
to value highly, to prioritize
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