It is essential to learn Japanese vocabulary when studying the language. In addition to words borrowed from other languages, Japanese vocabulary is vast and diverse. Learning essential words and phrases, as well as specialized terminology and idiomatic expressions, is essential for effective communication in Japanese.
Japanese Vocabulary: 自分 (じぶん)
Meaning: “oneself” or “myself”.
It is used to refer to the person speaking or writing, similar to the English words “I” or “me”.
Examples
- 自分は学生です。 I’m a student.
- 自分の意見を言う。 I express my opinion.
- 鏡の中の自分を見る look at oneself in the mirror
- これ自分で描いたの？ Did you draw this yourself?
- 彼は自分が大好きだ。 He loves himself.
- 自分の部屋に戻った。 I went back to my room.
- 自分なりの理論を言う。 I say my own theory.
- 自分の名前一つ書けない Can’t even write one’s own name
- 自分の席に戻りなさい。 Go back to your seat.
- これを 自分で 作った。 I made this myself
