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self; oneself

1.NounSino-Korean: 自身

  1. 1

    self; oneself

    The person himself/herself.

    Korean definition: 바로 그 사람.

    • When she looked at him and smiled, he felt happy.

    • Listening to her younger sibling's story, the older sister cried in spite of herself.

  2. 2

    oneself

    (emphasizing form) The very person mentioned in the preceding word.

    Korean definition: (강조하는 말로) 앞에서 가리킨 바로 그 사람.

    • She herself had no idea how she had managed to do this.

    • I think that one's fate depends on oneself.

2.NounSino-Korean: 自信

  1. 1

    confidence

    A state in which one believes firmly that one can do something or something will be realized; such belief.

    Korean definition: 어떤 일을 해낼 수 있다거나 어떤 일이 꼭 그렇게 될 것이라고 스스로 굳게 믿음. 또는 그런 믿음.

    • The athlete, who had come first in every match, entered this match with a confident attitude, sure of victory.

    • Having won speech contests since childhood, he is full of confidence even when presenting before a large audience.