This is the 5024th most frequent Japanese word.
自
"Self" or "one’s own."
In this sentence, "自" is part of "自分," meaning "oneself" or "one's own," representing possession or self-reference.
自分の部屋に戻って読書をします。
I will return to my room and read.
Here, "自" is used in "自家," meaning "own house" or "personal establishment," indicating that the product is made at one's home.
これは自家製のジャムです。
This is homemade jam.
In this context, "自" forms part of "自信," representing "self-confidence" or trust in oneself, highlighting internal assurance.