自力

じりき
jiriki

one's own efforts

What does 自力 mean?

自力 is a Japanese noun meaning “one's own efforts” in English. It is written as 自力 in kanji, じりき in hiragana, and jiriki in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.

Example sentences

自力で問題を解決した。

I solved the problem by myself.

彼は自力で家を建てた。

He built his house with his own hands.

Words sharing kanji with 自力

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