Oneself in Japanese
"oneself" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "oneself". The most common choice is shown first.
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oneself
Reading: ji
6 strokes
Where it comes from
Shape of nose. From pointing to one's nose to indicate self.
What it carries
Self, nature, freedom. Represents individual autonomy.
Related kanji for "oneself"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for oneself?
The most common kanji for "oneself" is 自, read as ji. It means oneself. Related kanji: 我 (oneself).
How many strokes does 自 have?
自 has 6 strokes.