Korean

자신
Meaning: oneself, self
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

自
身

Example sentences

It is important to know oneself.
각자 자신만의 공부 방식이 있다.
Everyone has their own way of studying.
그녀는 자신만의 독특한 스타일을 가지고 있다.
She has her own unique style.
우리의 미래는 우리 자신에게 달려 있다.
Our future depends on ourselves.
언제나 자신보다는 가족이 우선인 사람이다.
He is a person who always puts family first.
그는 자신의 직장에 따라 맡은 업무를 충실히 수행했다.
He faithfully performed the tasks assigned according to his duties.
그녀는 항상 자신에게 유리한 방향으로 상황을 이끌었다.
She always led the situation in a direction advantageous to herself.
그는 자신의 감정을 잘 나타내지 않는다.
He doesn't express his feelings well.
그는 자신의 감정을 잘 드러내지 않는다.
He doesn't show his emotions well.
그녀는 자신의 감정을 잘 드러내지 않는다.
She doesn't show her emotions well.

Usage Notes

Refers to oneself, the person themselves. Can be used to emphasize that someone did something themselves.

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