自
Self
| on’yomi | kun’yomi | Radicals |
|---|---|---|
| じ | n/i | 自 |
Meaning: Self
The self radical and self are the same in looks as well as and meaning.
Radicals have self. Kanji has self. Kanji and radicals can sometimes be the same thing… so do they really have “self”? Only way to find out is to study both of them hard!
Reading: じ
When we need to remember じ we use the word “Jesus.” – Who said you should always look at your self before tossing stones at others? Jesus (じ) did. So, make sure you look at your self before being a jerk.
You can feel free to do some introspection here.
Vocabulary
Take a look at the vocab and learn their meanings (and their readings as well, if you can).
a 自分（じぶん）＝ Oneself
- Combo: 自 (self) + 分 (part)
- Meaning: The self part of someone is oneself
- Reading: The on’yomi readings of the kanji.
a 自由（じゆう）＝ Freedom
- Combo: 自 (self) + 由 (reason)
- Meaning; When you have self reason, you have freedom
- Reading: The on’yomi readings
a 自立（じりつ）＝ Independence
- Combo: 自 (self) + 立 (stand)
- Meaning: If you stand by yourself (against the man, or something?) you have independence.
- Reading: The on’yomi readings of the kanji.