自体
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 自体
1
Noun, used as a suffix; Common noun
itself
Examples
車自体は良くも悪くもない。運転する人次第です。
A car in itself is neither good nor bad; it depends on the driver.
2
Common noun
one's own body; oneself
3
Adverb (fukushi)
originally; naturally; by nature; from the start
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
体
7 strokes
Frequency: 88
JLPT N3
Grade 2
Meanings
body
substance
object
reality
counter for images
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
タイ
テイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
からだ
かたち
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
なり
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