Vocab Info
N1 Noun, used as a suffix, Noun, Adverb
自体itself, one's own body, oneself, originally, naturally, by nature, from the start
Dictionary Definition
Common
Noun, used as a suffix, Noun
1.
itself
Noun
2.
one's own body, oneself
Adverb
3.
originally, naturally, by nature, from the start
All Forms
自体 【じたい】
Details
Pitch Accent
じ
た
い
Novels Top 1,600
Examples
--:--
- N1
- N1
- N1
- N1
- N1
Get more example sentences!
Premium users get access to all example sentences on all Vocab.
殺人犯を一度保釈したこと自体が間違いだった。
The act of bailing out the murderer itself was a mistake from the start.
この建物は、それ自体は立派ですが使い勝手がイマイチです。
This building, in itself, is impressive, but its usability leaves something to be desired.
部長:「君が首になったのは、自体、君が無断欠勤を続けたからだ。」
Manager: 'You were fired because you yourself kept skipping work without notice.'
子ども:「学校を休むことは悪であるという考え方自体がもう古いよ。」
Child: 'The idea itself that skipping school is bad is already outdated.'
記者:「先生!自体、それは答弁になっていないですよ!説明をお願いします!」
Reporter: 'Professor! That in itself is not an answer. Please explain!'
Self-Study Sentences
Study your own way!
Add sentences and study them alongside Bunpro sentences.