“For oneself” in Japanese
Short answer
For oneself in Japanese is “自ら” (jira). Full meaning: oneself; oneself, for oneself, personally, in person.
Other ways to say “For oneself” in Japanese
自分のために
jibunnotameni for oneself, for one's own sake, on one's own account
自ラ
mizukara oneself; oneself, for oneself, personally, in person
みづから
mizukara oneself; oneself, for oneself, personally, in person
自から
mizukara oneself; oneself, for oneself, personally, in person
みずから
mizukara oneself; oneself, for oneself, personally, in person
身づから
mizukara oneself; oneself, for oneself, personally, in person
自づから
mizukara oneself; oneself, for oneself, personally, in person
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