English–Japanese

“myself” in Japanese

Japanese

Also自分自身 (jibunjishin)

Pronunciation

Romajiwatashijishin

Example

この絵は私自身がかきました。ko no e wa watashi ji shin ga ka ki ma shi ta

I drew this picture myself.

Illustration for 私自身 (myself)

How to say “myself” in Japanese

“Myself” in Japanese is 私自身 (watashijishin).

Highlights the speaker as the person involved in an action or situation, rather than someone else.

Full entry for 私自身: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 私自身

新しいことに挑戦するときは、私自身を信じます。atara shi i ko to ni chō sen su ru to ki wa watashi ji shin o shin ji ma su

I believe in myself when I try something new.

Tips for using 私自身

  • In Japanese, 私自身 (watashi jishin) often adds emphasis where English uses "myself" for special focus, as in doing something without another person's help.

Other Japanese words for “myself”

私は自分自身を信じています。watashi wa ji bun ji shin o shin ji te i ma su

I believe in myself.

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