Vocabulary

What does 自己 (じこ, jiko) mean?

自己 (じこ, jiko) means self, oneself.

Quick facts
Readingじこ
Romajijiko
Part of speechnoun, no-adjective
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
じこ
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonjiko

self, oneself

  1. 1noun · no-adjective self; oneself

Example sentences

  • I introduced myself in the interview.

  • One should clearly state one's own opinion.

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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.

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