(adj) aware of yourself as an individual or of your own being and actions and thoughts; ; - D.M.Potter, Syn. self-aware, Example:self-conscious awareness; self-conscious about their roles as guardians of the social values
(adj) excessively and uncomfortably conscious of your appearance or behavior, Example:self-conscious teenagers; wondered if she could ever be untidy without feeling self-conscious about it
[はっしき;はちしき, hasshiki ; hachishiki] (n) { Buddh } eight consciousnesses (one for each of the five senses, consciousness of the mind, self-consciousness and store consciousness)