Meaning of 自己 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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自己JLPT 1
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Kana Readingじこ
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Romajijiko
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi), nouns which may take the genitive case particle `no`
- Meaning
- self; oneself
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Example Sentences
自己, じこ used in context
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最大限に首相という権力を利用し、自己の保身の為に利用するキツネのようにずる賢い首相に見えてくる。
He has come to look like a sly-as-a-fox Premier who uses his position's powers to the fullest extent, to his own advantage.
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She adhered strongly to her belief.
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彼は人の自己尊厳のほうが重要だという理由で、自殺を擁護する。
He defends suicide on the grounds that one's self-dignity is more important.
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He remains loyal to his principles.
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He knows how to assert himself.
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日本では、学生は自己を主張せず、グループ中心になるものとされている。
In Japan, students are supposed to be selfless and group-centered.
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