自力

This is the 2233rd most frequent Japanese word.

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自力

"Self-reliance" or "one's own strength."


Here, 自力 refers to someone's own effort or power in accomplishing something, showing independence and personal capability.

彼は自力で問題を解決しました。

He solved the problem by himself.


In this case, 自力 is used to discuss the scope of one's capability, implying actions one can perform independently.

あなたが自力でできる範囲を教えてください。

Please tell me the extent you could do by yourself.


Here, 自力 emphasizes the concept of self-sufficiency or living without reliance on external assistance.

自力で生活するために必要な方法を学びます。

I will learn the methods necessary to live on my own.