自ずから
Meanings
1
naturally; by itself; of its own accord
usually written using kana alone
Describes something happening spontaneously, without external force, or as a natural consequence. Often interchangeable with 自ずと (おのずと), but 自ずから can carry a slightly more literary or formal tone.
See also: 自ずと (おのずと)
If you keep making efforts, the way will open naturally.
The problem resolved itself.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉が自ずから明らかになるfor a matter to become clear on its own
As time passes, the truth will naturally become clear.
- 自ずから〈動詞〉ようになるto naturally come to (do something) over time
If you practice every day, you'll naturally improve.
Expressions
- 読書百遍意自ずから通ずrepeated reading makes the meaning clear; read a difficult book a hundred times