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04-09-2008, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Jaydelart View Post
Hi,

I've recently stumbled upon the word/phrase 'Jibun'.
I've provided it in it's Romaji form... I hope that is alright.

Anyway ~ I have done some looking around on my own, and have a blurry understanding of what it means and how it is used. However, I figured I'd post here to see if anyone could help me better understand...

I'd appreciate any kind of help.
Thank you.
I translate it as "self" or "one's."
自分の車 - jibun no kuruma: my own car (This isn't always first person. It can be his own car, her own car, your own car, etc...).

Here are some more examples: Find sentences - Denshi Jisho


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