自ら
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Base adverb form. It emphasizes that an action is done by oneself, without external help. Used to modify verbs, e.g., 『自ら決めます』 (mizukara kimemasu, 'I decide personally').
Theme
At a community volunteer event, User and their friend Ken discuss how to handle a task that requires personal initiative.
自ら
みずから
for one's self, personally
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Memory Hook
Think of 'myself' doing something personally — it sounds like 'mizukara' where 'mizu' reminds you of 'me' and 'kara' means 'from'. 'Me from myself' → 自ら (mizukara, 'personally').
Cultural Note
『自ら』 (mizukara) is often used in formal or emphatic contexts to highlight personal responsibility or initiative, such as in business or traditional arts where self-discipline is valued.
Forms
Base: 自らBase adverb form. It emphasizes that an action is done by oneself, without external help. Used to modify verbs, e.g., 『自ら決めます』 (mizukara kimemasu, 'I decide personally').