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己
己 (readings: こ, き, おのれ; Japanese kanji) means “self / oneself”. It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 自己 (oneself).
What does 己 mean?
| Kanji | 己 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | self / oneself |
| Readings | こ, き, おのれ |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 己
己 is read こ or き or おのれ depending on the word.
Example words with 己
| Example | 自己 (oneself) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14