VocabJLPT N4
oneself
NounAdverb

Definitions

  1. 1. oneself
  2. 2. oneself
This word means "oneself" or "by oneself," emphasizing that the subject personally and directly performs an action without relying on others. It is often used in formal contexts to highlight someone's own initiative or personal involvement in doing something.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Are you ready to admit that mistake yourself?

Sentence 2

I'm so happy you came on your own!

Sentence 3

You know what, forget it! I'm making my own call and moving forward!

Sentence 4

This is a problem we need to think through ourselves.

Sentence 5

Ugh, just do it yourself and it'll be so much faster!