Moji Ninja自 — self
自 means “self”. It is a JLPT N4 kanji written with 6 strokes. On'yomi: ジ (ji), シ (shi). Kun'yomi: みずか(ら) (mizukara). You'll see it in words such as 自ら (mizukara, “oneself; in person”).
自
- Meaning
- self
- On'yomi
- ジ (ji), シ (shi)
- Kun'yomi
- みずか(ら) (mizukara)
- Strokes
- 6
- Level
- JLPT N4 · set Big ideas
How to remember 自
A nose (丿 over 目): in Japan you point at your nose to say "me". Self.
Parts: 丿 slash · 目 eye
Words with 自
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 自ら | みずから mizukara kun | oneself; in person |