自分一人 (じぶんひとり) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
1
expression, noun
on one's own; by oneself; alone
Emphasizes doing something without help or company. Often used with で as an adverbial phrase.
part, minute of time, segment
独single, alone, spontaneously Similar words
- 一人で
一人で simply means 'alone' or 'by oneself', while 自分一人 emphasizes the self-reliance aspect more strongly.
- 独力で
独力で is more formal and stresses 'with one's own power/effort', often used in written or formal contexts.
Etymology
Compound of 自分 (self) and 一人 (one person). The phrase is transparent and follows regular Japanese compounding.
