自
みずか.ら
mizukara
JLPT N46 strokesKanjiLevel 13 - JLPT N4
Quick answer
自 is the kanji for "Oneself". A common reading is みずか.ら (mizukara). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Oneself
Also : Self · Natural · One's own
Readings
kunみずか.ら/ mizukarakunおの.ずから/ onozukarakunおの.ずと/ onozutoonじ/ jionし/ shi
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Memory Aid
Meaning ·
The kanji 自 represents 'ONESELF'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of oneself.
Reading ·
On-reading: じ — remember this sound by associating it with oneself. Kun-reading: みずか.ら.
Example Sentences
自分で料理を作りました。
じぶんでりょうりをつくりました。
I cooked by myself.
自転車の練習をしています。
じてんしゃのれんしゅうをしています。
I'm practicing riding a bicycle.
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