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What is the Kanji for 'Oneself'? | 己

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Oneself', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Oneself' is 己.

    kanji

    己

    Meaning

    Oneself

    Reading

    kunyomiおのれ

    onore

    onyomiき

    ki

    こ

    ko

    Example Word

    自己: self. The Japanese noun '自己 (じこ)' means 'self'. It refers to one's own identity, personality, or being. This term is often used in contexts related to psychology, philosophy, or self-reflection. For example: self-introduction「自己紹介」(じこしょうかい). He is reflecting on himself「彼は自己を反省している」(かれはじこをはんせいしている). The term can also be used in compound words to express concepts related to the self, such as 'self-control' (自己制御, じこせいぎょ) or 'self-esteem' (自己評価, じこひょうか).

    Radical

    己

    Stroke Count

    3

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    548

    Handwriting

己 As Part Of Other Kanji

This kanji appears as part of 9 other kanji:

    kanji

    記

    Meaning

    Record

    kanji

    忌

    Meaning

    Abhor, Mourning

    kanji

    改

    Meaning

    Reform

    kanji

    巻

    Meaning

    Scroll

    kanji

    港

    Meaning

    Harbor, Port

    kanji

    起

    Meaning

    Wake up

    kanji

    包

    Meaning

    Wrap

    kanji

    配

    Meaning

    Distribute

    kanji

    妃

    Meaning

    Princess, Queen

Words Using 己

This kanji is used in 2 words:

    word

    自己

    Meaning

    Self

    word

    己

    Meaning

    Oneself

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What does 己 mean?

己 means 'Oneself'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Sixth Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N1 exam.

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