JLPT N1
己
Formal oneself, insulting you, or an exclamation of anger.
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Other forms
おのれ hiragana form
己れ less common variant
1 Pronoun
Oneself" / "Myself"
A literary or archaic pronoun used to refer to oneself with a tone of serious introspection or humility.
Example
己 の 弱さ を 知る こと が 、 強さ へ の 第一歩 だ 。
Knowing your own weakness is the first step toward strength.
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2 Pronoun
You!" (Insulting)
A derogatory second-person pronoun used to address someone with extreme contempt or hostility.
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3 Interjection
Damn it!" / "Curse you!"
An interjection used to vent sudden, intense anger or frustration at a situation or person.
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