Word details
自ら
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 自ら.
Dictionary
Entry
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.
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
自
oneself
6 strokesFrequency 19JLPT N3Grade 2
On
ジシ
Kun
みずか.らおの.ずからおの.ずと
Nanori
より
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