己
おのれ
Also written 己れ
Meanings
- Pronoun oneself (itself, etc.)
- I; me
- you
- Adverb by oneself (itself, etc.)
- Interjection interjection expressing anger or chagrin
Kanji
- 己 oneself. Read as おのれ.
Example sentences
- なんじの隣人をおのれのごとく愛すべし。
You shall love your neighbor as yourself. - 賢者は己の失策から学ぶ。
A wise man profits from his mistakes. - 己の欲するところを人に施せ。
Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. - 己も生き他も生かせ。
Live and let live. - 己を知ること、これほど大切なことはない。
Nothing is more important than this: to know yourself.
Common phrases
Words containing 己
- 己に克つ (おのれにかつ) to control oneself
- 己の分を尽くす (おのれのぶんをつくす) to do one's part (duty)
- 己を捨てる (おのれをすてる) to set aside one's interests
And 10 more.