self

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 自 is read じ, has 6 strokes, and relates to oneself.
• Basic usage: 自分 is read じぶん, and 自転車 is read じてんしゃ.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• 自分 and 自転車
  • 自分 means oneself or self.
  • 自分の荷物は自分で持ちましょう。 means “Carry your own luggage yourself.”
  • 自転車 means bicycle.
  • 駅まで自転車で行った。 means “I rode my bicycle to the station.”