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Meaning of 自力(じりき) in Japanese

自力
Kana Reading
じりき
Romaji
jiriki
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi), nouns which may take the genitive case particle `no'
    Meaning
    by oneself; self-made
    Example sentence
    自力出世することきた。 He could make his way in life.

Examples of 自力, じりき in a sentence



Kanji in this word

JLPT 4

2 strokes

power, strength, strong, strain, bear up, exert

On'Yomi: リョク, リキ, リイ

Kun'Yomi: ちから

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JLPT 4

6 strokes

oneself

On'Yomi: ジ, シ

Kun'Yomi: みずか.ら, おの.ずから, おの.ずと

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