Japanese

おのれ
Meaning: oneself; myself; you (pejorative)
Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adverb, Interjection

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Handwriting

己

Example sentences

It is not easy to discipline oneself.
若き剣士は、己の技を磨くために旅に出た。
The young swordsman set out on a journey to polish his skills.
己の弱さに打ち克つことが大切だ。
It is important to overcome your own weakness.

Usage Notes

A versatile pronoun that can refer to oneself (often humble) or used pejoratively toward others. Also acts as an exclamation of anger.

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