Meaning

Primary

Oneself

Alternatives

Myself, Self

Word Type

pronoun, の adjective

Explanation

One’s self part is, after everything, still oneself. And the part that’s from my self is, well, myself. Everyone has their own part of their self. Pretty straightforward.

Reading

じぶん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 自分で考える

    to think for oneself

    自分でできる

    can do something oneself

    自分で作る

    to make something by oneself

Context Sentences

男は自分だけだった。

I was the only man there.

この木、自分で切ったの?

Did you cut this tree yourself?

自分のお皿は自分で下げて下さい。

Please clear your own plates yourself.

Kanji Composition