reflexive pronoun (in Japanese grammar)
A rare technical term in Japanese linguistics, referring to pronouns like 自分 (jibun) that refer back to the subject. Not used for English reflexive pronouns like 'myself' or 'yourself'.
See also: 再帰代名詞
日本語学では、「自分」のような語を反照代名詞と呼ぶことがある。
In Japanese linguistics, words like 自分 are sometimes called reflexive pronouns.
Reflexive pronouns in Japanese differ in usage from English reflexive pronouns.