自己の定義と意味 - メリアム・ウェブスター

SELF Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster Est. 1828 Dictionary Definition noun pronoun adjective verb combining form noun 5 noun pronoun adjective verb combining form Synonyms Example Sentences Word History Rhymes Entries Near Related Articles Cite this Entry Citation Kids Definition Kids Medical Definition Medical More from M-W Show more Show more Citation Kids Medical More from M-W Save Word To save this word, you'll need to log in. Log In self 1 of 5 noun ˈself Southern also ˈsef plural selves ˈselvz Southern also ˈsevz Synonyms of self Simple Definition A Simple Definition is available from our Learner's Dictionary to help you understand the meaning faster. 1 a (1) : an individual's typical character or behavior her true self was revealed (2) : an individual's temporary behavior or character his better self b : a person in prime condition feel like my old self today 2 : the union of elements (such as body, emotions, thoughts, and sensations) that constitute the individuality and identity of a person 3 : personal interest or advantage 4 a : the entire person of an individual b : the realization or embodiment of an abstraction 5 : material that is part of an individual organism ability of the immune system to distinguish self from nonself self 2 of 5 pronoun : myself , himself , herself a check payable to self self 3 of 5 adjective 1 a : having a single character or quality throughout specifically : having one color only a self flower b : of the same kind (as in color, material, or pattern) as something with which it is used self trimming 2 obsolete : identical , same 3 obsolete : belonging to oneself : own self 4 of 5 verb selfed ; selfing ; selfs transitive verb 1 : inbreed 2 : to pollinate with pollen from the same flower or plant intransitive verb : to undergo self-pollination self- 5 of 5 combining form 1 a : oneself or itself self- supporting b : of oneself or itself self- abasement c : by oneself or itself self- propelled self- acting 2 a : to, with, for, or toward oneself or itself self- consistent self- addressed self- love b : of or in oneself or itself inherently self- evident c : from or by means of oneself or itself self- fertile Synonyms of self Relevance Noun nature personality tone colors character Adjective solid neutral monochrome See All Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus Examples of self in a Sentence Noun She showed her better self at the party. Her public self is very different from her private self . Philosophers have written about the conception of the self . Adjective a self -red rose of a shade that hasn't been seen before Recent Examples on the Web Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback . Noun Murray was never his All-NBA self with the season on the line. — Bennett Durando, Denver Post , 1 May 2026 Most notably, the potential for injectable, self -locking filaments offers a promising solution for biomedical needs. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering , 1 May 2026 Adjective An inspector’s notes also stated there were cardboard containers on the floor, a non- self closing restroom door, no training documentation for the staff. — Pam McLoughlin, Hartford Courant , 28 Feb. 2023 The women's brains showed a clear divide between the areas of the brain activated by self and non-self MHCs. — Breanna Draxler, Discover Magazine , 24 Jan. 2013 See All Example Sentences for self Word History Etymology Pronoun Middle English (intensive pronoun), from Old English; akin to Old High German selb , intensive pronoun, and probably to Latin suus one's own — more at suicide Combining form Middle English, from Old English, from self First Known Use Noun 13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 4a Pronoun before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above Adjective before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2 Verb 1903, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 2 Time Traveler The first known use of self was before the 12th century See more words from the same century Rhymes for self elf shelf bookshelf herself himself hisself itself meself myself nonself oneself thyself See All Rhymes for self Browse Nearby Words Seleucus I Nicator self self- See all Nearby Words Articles Related to self A Most Incredible 'Self-Own' Or: making a fool of yourself on the internet. Cite this Entry Style MLA Chicago APA Merriam-Webster “Self.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary , Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self. Accessed 4 May. 2026. Copy Citation Kids Definition self 1 of 3 pronoun ˈself Southern also ˈsef : myself sense 1 , himself , herself check that can be paid to self a room for self, son, and daughter self 2 of 3 noun ˈself plural selves ˈselvz Southern also ˈsevz 1 : a person thought of as an individual apart from everyone else 2 : a particular side of a person's disposition your better self 3 : personal interest without thought of self self- 3 of 3 combining form 1 a : oneself or itself self -pitying b : of oneself or itself self -destructive self -sacrifice c : by oneself or itself self -made self -propelled 2 a : to, with, for, or toward oneself or itself self -addressed b : of or in oneself or itself self -evident c : from or by means of oneself or itself self -fertile Medical Definition self noun ˈself plural selves ˈselvz 1 : the union of elements (as body, emotions, thoughts, and sensations) that constitute the individuality and identity of a person 2 : material that is part of an individual organism ability of the immune system to distinguish self from nonself More from Merriam-Webster on self Nglish: Translation of self for Spanish Speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about self Last Updated: 2 May 2026 - Updated example sentences Love words? 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