Vocabulary

What does 独自 (どくじ, dokuji) mean?

独自 (どくじ, dokuji) means unique, original; independent.

Quick facts
Readingどくじ
Romajidokuji
Part of speechno-adjective, na-adjective, noun
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
どくじ
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommondokuji

unique, original; independent

  1. 1no-adjective · na-adjective · noun original; unique; distinctive
  2. 2no-adjective · na-adjective · noun independent; one's own; personal

Example sentences

  • The company developed its own unique technology.

  • He thinks about things from his own unique perspective.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

N5–N1 levels on this page are estimates based on the JLPT framework, drawn from community benchmarks. GoMe Nihongo is not affiliated with the Japan Foundation or JEES, which administer the JLPT.