自分

Oneself; a reflexive pronoun often used to mean I or myself.

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自分の one's own

自分で by oneself

自分自身 oneself, for emphasis

1 Pronoun

Oneself" / "Myself" / "Yourself

Acts as a reflexive pronoun that refers back to the subject of the sentence.

Example

私は自分で決めます。

I'll decide for myself.

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2 Pronoun

I" / "Me

Functions as a first-person pronoun used to refer to oneself with a sense of objectivity or restraint.

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3 Pronoun

You" (Kansai Dialect)

Serves as a casual second-person pronoun meaning “you” in the Kansai dialect.

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自分

じぶん

Oneself; a reflexive pronoun often used to mean I or myself.

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