English–Japanese
“oneself” in Japanese
How to say “oneself” in Japanese
“Oneself” in Japanese is 身 (mi).
Centers on the person or physical self as the thing directly involved or protected.
Example sentences with 身
危険を感じたら、すぐに身を隠します。ki ken o kan ji ta ra su gu ni mi o kaku shi ma su
If I sense danger, I hide myself immediately.
Tips for using 身
- The common expression 身につける (mi ni tsukeru) extends the idea of the body to skills and knowledge that become part of a person.
Other Japanese words for “oneself”
彼は自ら決めます。kare wa mizuka ra ki me ma su
He decides for himself.
子どもは自分で服を着ます。ko do mo wa ji bun de fuku o ki ma su
Children get dressed by themselves.