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自己
jiko
Description
「自己」は、自分自身のことを表す少しかたい言葉です。
"自己" is a somewhat formal word that refers to oneself.
「自己紹介」や「自己満足」のように、ほかの言葉と一緒に使うことが多いです。
"自己" is often used together with other words, like in "自己紹介" (self-introduction) or "自己満足" (self-satisfaction).
Meanings
自己jiko
oneself; one's own self
まず自己紹介をしてください。
Please introduce yourself first.
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Notes
- Etymology
自 (self) + 己 (oneself); a formal Sino-Japanese word, common in compounds.
- Nuance
More formal than 自分; rarely stands alone, usually forms compounds like 自己表現.
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