How do you say "Have confidence." in Japanese?

"Have confidence." in Japanese is "自信を持って。". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

🤲💪

How to Say ‘Have confidence.’ in Japanese

Q: What does "自信を持って。" mean in English?

"自信を持って。" means "Have confidence." in English. Usage tip: [〜を持って] is a common way to say "have" an attitude or quality, not just hold an object. So [自信を持って] means "with confidence" or "be confident."

自信を持って。

jishin o motsu te

[jee-sheen oh moht teh]

💬 Usage Tip: [〜を持って] is a common way to say "have" an attitude or quality, not just hold an object. So [自信を持って] means "with confidence" or "be confident."

🇯🇵 In Japan: This is natural encouragement from a friend, coach, or playing partner before a shot. It sounds supportive rather than stiff, which fits casual sports talk well.

Phrase Breakdown

自信

jishin

[jee-sheen]

confidence

Self-confidence; a common encouraging word before taking a shot.

Example

自信を持って。きみならできるよ。

Have confidence. You can do it.

を

[oh]

object marker

Marks 自信 as the thing being had or held.

Example

自信を持って。深呼吸してね。

Have confidence. Take a deep breath, okay?

持って

motsu te

to have; to hold

Te-form of 持つ, used here in the expression 持っている/持つ meaning 'to have' confidence.

Example

自信を持って。

Have confidence.

Words in this phrase

持っ

motsu

[moht]

hold / have

From 持つ; in this phrase it means 'have' confidence.

Example

自信を持って。流れはいいよ。

Have confidence. The momentum is good.

て

[teh]

and / te-form ending

Te-form used in short encouraging commands or suggestions.

Example

自信を持って。いつものように振って。

Have confidence. Swing like you always do.

Get the Full Learning Experience

This lesson is just a preview. Download PrettyFluent to practice pronunciation, roleplay conversations, and master vocabulary with spaced repetition.

Pronunciation Feedback

AI-powered speech recognition to perfect your accent

Spaced Repetition

Retain vocabulary long-term with smart practice

Immersive Roleplaying

Practice real conversations with AI partners

Custom Scenarios

Request lessons tailored to your specific needs

Get Full Lesson

What Learners Are Saying

“Teaching in Osaka and I wanted to connect with my students beyond the classroom. The everyday conversation scenarios made my Japanese feel natural, not textbook-y.”

Mia S., 25, English Teacher

“Moved to Tokyo and the polite vs. casual speech levels were killing me. This app breaks it all down with real scenarios. My coworkers noticed the difference in weeks.”

Kevin Z., 31, Game Developer

“I tried five different apps before this one. The roleplay conversations are what finally made things click. I actually remember what I learn now.”

Sofia R., 31, Marketing Manager