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VocabJLPT N2

itself

ExpressionNounSuffix

Also written as 其の物

Definitions

1. the very thing
2. itself

This expression is used to emphasize that something is exactly that thing and nothing else, similar to "itself" or "the very thing" in English. Placing it after a noun intensifies the meaning, as in "that is honesty itself" to say someone is the embodiment of honesty.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The energy in the venue was a festival through and through.

Sentence 2

What moment makes you feel pure happiness?

Sentence 3

What kind of moment makes you feel truly free?

Sentence 4

This writing is pure sarcasm — it's not even funny.

Sentence 5

She said, "I want to just be myself."