自分・じぶん (jibun)

Meaning & usage

自分 refers to oneself, typically mirroring the subject of the sentence rather than the speaker. It works like a noun, so it takes particles directly (自分で, 自分の) and can combine with 自身 for emphasis. It is common in both casual and formal speech.

Example sentences 8

1. なんでも自分じぶんで手てがけると、いとおしくなるものです。

   Whatever it is, you become fonder of it if you work on it yourself.

2. 物事は、ありのまま見るのではなく、自分自身をそこに見る。

   We don't see things as they are, but as we are.

3. 自分のやってることが楽しくてまわり見えてないんですよね。

   You're having so much fun doing what you are that you can't see what's going on around you.

4. 一週間でどれほどのことが学べるか、自分でもびっくりするはずだよ！

   You'd be surprised what you can learn in a week.

5. 妹は自分のすべての持ち物を大切にする。

   My sister takes care of everything she possesses.

6. 私は自分の仕事を気に入っています。

   I like my job very much.

7. 自分でもそれをやってみなさい。

   Do it by yourself.

8. 自分でもそれをやってみます。

   I'll do it by myself too.