What does 自分 mean?
自分 is a Japanese noun meaning “myself, oneself” in English. It can also be translated as “I, you” depending on context. It is written as 自分 in kanji, じぶん in hiragana, and jibun in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N5 vocabulary.
Example sentences
矛盾する報告を受けて、その役員は自分の立場を考え直した。
Conflicting reports prompted the director to reconsider her position.
スミスさんは、自分はニューヨークの生まれだが妻は日本だと言う。
Mr Smith says he was born in New York, but that his wife comes from Japan.