“In itself” in Japanese
Short answer
In itself in Japanese is “其れなり” (sorenari). Full meaning: in itself, as it is, in its own way, as suits the occasion; within its capacity, within limitations.
Other ways to say “In itself” in Japanese
それ自体
sorejitai in itself, the thing itself, this itself, for its own sake, per se
本来
honrai originally, primarily; essentially, intrinsically, naturally, by nature, in (and of) itself; proper, rightful, legal, normal
ほんらい
honrai originally, primarily; essentially, intrinsically, naturally, by nature, in (and of) itself; proper, rightful, legal, normal
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