自
Kanji · N4
自 / oneself
Kanji for oneself.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ジ、シ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | みずか.ら、おの.ずから、おの.ずと | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
自 carries the meaning oneself.
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Common compounds with 自
自家製じかせいhomemade
自動詞じどうしintransitive verb
超自然的ちょうしぜんてきsupernatural
飛び込み自殺とびこみじさつcommitting suicide by throwing oneself in front of an onrushing train
自爆じばくsuicide bombing / self-destruction / blowing oneself up
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