“Teaching oneself” in Japanese
Short answer
Teaching oneself in Japanese is “自学” (jigaku). Full meaning: teaching oneself, learning by oneself, self-study.
Other ways to say “Teaching oneself” in Japanese
自学自習
jigakujishuu teaching oneself, learning by oneself, self-study
自習
jishuu self-study, teaching oneself; studying by oneself (at school) while the teacher is absent
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