自分で
じぶんで
JLPT N5 · vocab_adverbMeaning
by oneself, on one's own
Examples
自分でやってみます。
I'll try doing it by myself.
📖 How to Use
「自分で」is a verb meaning "by oneself, on one's own." Practice conjugating it: polite form (〜ます), negative (〜ません), and te-form (〜て).
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
A common mistake with 「自分で」is mixing up plain form and polite form. On JLPT, both appear — know both.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい2 & もんだい3
Verbs like 「自分で」appear in grammar questions where you need to choose the correct conjugated form.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「自分で」mean in Japanese?+
「自分で」means "by oneself, on one's own". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_adverb" category.
How do you read 「自分で」?+
「自分で」is read as「じぶんで」.
Is 「自分で」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「自分で」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「自分で」?+
自分でやってみます。 — I'll try doing it by myself.
Practice 「自分で」 with spaced repetition