Translation of Japanese word "自分" to English
自分
じぶん
[jibun]
IPA: /dʑibɯn/
Meaning
NounA person's self: general form of himself, herself, themself or yourself.
How to use
自分 (jibun) — 'oneself / myself / yourself'. 自分でする — do it by oneself. 自分のことを大切に — take care of yourself. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
oneself / myself
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 自分
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): じぶん
Romaji Transcription: jibun
Example Sentences
私自身は、毎日を満喫しようとしている。
I am trying to enjoy every day.
自分が何をしているかはわかりません。
じぶんがなんをしているかはわかりません。
I don't know what I'm doing.
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Common phrases
- 自分でする— to do it by oneself
- 自分のことを大切に— take care of yourself
Frequency rank: #216 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "自分" mean?▼
The Japanese word "自分" means "oneself / myself" in English.
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The word "自分" is read as "じぶん" (jibun). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "私自身は、毎日を満喫しようとしている。".
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