自ら
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 自ら
1
Common noun
oneself
Examples
彼は自らを日本のエジソンと称した。
He called himself an Edison of Japan.
2
Adverb (fukushi)
oneself; for oneself; personally; in person
Examples
大統領自ら我々に話しかけた。
The President himself addressed us.
Kanji in this Word
自
6 strokes
Frequency: 19
JLPT N3
Grade 2
Meanings
oneself
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ジ
シ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
みずか.ら
おの.ずから
おの.ずと
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
より
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