This is the 544th most frequent Korean word.
스스로
"By oneself" or "on one's own."
Indicates performing the action independently.
저는 스스로 문제를 해결했어요.
I solved the problem by myself.
Refers to oneself in a reflective context.
스스로를 존중하는 것이 정말 중요해요.
Respecting oneself is truly important.
Emphasizes acting on one's own decisions or agency.