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自じ称しょう
Meanings
Pre-noun adjective
1. self-proclaimed; self-professed; self-styled; would-be
The self-proclaimed angel in front of me looked like a devil no matter how you looked at it.
Noun
Verb (する, transitive)
2. professing oneself to be; calling oneself; describing oneself as
Yes, though she claims to be my girlfriend.
Noun
Grammar
3. first person
Kanji used
自
self
称
claim a title
Pitch accent
じ
しょう
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Conjugations...Used in: 1755
Composed of
self-; from (a time or place)
name; title; designation; fame; reputation
Used in vocabulary (1 in total)
corresponding to one's actual qualities (of one's name); being true to one's name
Examples (7 in total)
He claimed to be an expert in finance.
Isn't that just them calling themselves that on their own?
Yes, though she claims to be my girlfriend.
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