kanji

Meaning

Oneself

Reading

Example Word

己: oneself. The Japanese noun '己 (おのれ)' refers to 'oneself' or 'self'. It is often used in a reflective or introspective context, emphasizing the speaker's own identity or actions. This term can carry a formal or archaic tone and is sometimes used in expressions of self-reproach or determination. For example: I must rely on myself「己を頼りにしなければならない」(おのれをたよりにしなければならない). He blamed himself「彼は己を責めた」(かれはおのれをせめた). Note that '己' can also appear in idiomatic expressions or proverbs, such as '己の欲せざる所は人に施す勿れ (おのれのほっせざるところはひとにほどこすなかれ)', which translates to 'Do not impose on others what you do not desire for yourself.'

Radical

己

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

548

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Scroll

Reading

Parts

己Oneself

Example Word

取り巻く: surround. The Japanese verb '取り巻く (とりまく)' means 'to surround' or 'to encircle'. It is often used to describe a situation where something or someone is surrounded by people, objects, or circumstances. This verb can be used both literally and figuratively. For example: The castle is surrounded by a moat「その城は堀に取り巻かれている」(そのしろはほりにとりまかれている). The celebrity was surrounded by fans「その有名人はファンに取り巻かれていた」(そのゆうめいじんはふぁんにとりまかれていた). In a figurative sense, it can describe being surrounded by problems or challenges, such as: He is surrounded by difficulties「彼は困難に取り巻かれている」(かれはこんなんにとりまかれている).

Radical

己

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

572

Handwriting