noun, takes する, transitive verb

  1. introspection, reflection on one's self.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
内省 ないせい

Contained Kanji Breakdown

inside, within, between
ナイ うち ダイ (2nd, N3)
upside-down box radical (no. 13)
キョウ ケイ (Kentei 1)
person
ひと ニン ジン (1st, N5)
government ministry, conserve, omit
セイ ショウ はぶ.く (4th, N2)
few, little
すこ.し ショウ すく.ない (2nd, N4)
little, small
ショウ こ- ちい.さい (1st, N5)
feathered stick, barb radical (no. 6)
ケツ かぎ (Kentei 1)
eight, eight radical (no. 12)
ハチ や はっ (1st, N5)
katakana no radical (no. 4)
ヘツ えい よう (Kentei 1)
eye, class, look
め モク ボク (1st, N4)