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己
“self / oneself” in Japanese is 己, read ko, ki, onore (こ, き, おのれ). It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 自己 (oneself).
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自己をよく知ることが大切だ。
じこをよくしることがたいせつだ。Knowing yourself well is important.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 己 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | self / oneself |
| Readings | こ, き, おのれ |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 自己 (oneself) |
How to read 己
己 is read ko (こ) or ki (き) or onore (おのれ) depending on the word.
Words with 己
- 自己
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Updated: 2026-08-28