彼はいつも自分の勝手な都合で約束を破る。
He always breaks promises for his own selfish convenience.
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Express one's own opinion clearly.
彼は自分の間違いを潔く認めた
He gracefully admitted his mistake.
人生は、自分で切り開くものだ。
Life is something you carve out for yourself.
彼は自分の才能に強い自信を持っている。
He has strong confidence in his own abilities.
実際にそこに行って自分の目で見ました。
I actually went there and saw it for myself.
自分の決断を後で後悔したくない。
I don't want to regret my decision later.
心のままに、自分の好きな道を進んでください。
Please follow the path you like, just as your heart leads.
自分の間違いを素直に謝ることが大切だ。
It is important to apologize honestly for your mistakes.
難しそうだけど、一度自分でやってみます。
It looks difficult, but I'll try doing it myself once.
Usage Notes
Reflexive pronoun that changes meaning based on context - can mean 'I/myself', 'you/yourself', or 'one/oneself'. Often used to emphasize personal responsibility or ownership.
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