himself
男性が自分自身に対して何かをする時に使う言葉です。例えば、「彼は自分で修理をした」というような時に使います。
Use himself when the subject and object are the same male person or to add emphasis to a male subject.
30秒でわかる単語
- Reflexive pronoun for male subjects.
- Used for emphasis or independent action.
- Always refers back to the sentence subject.
Summary
Use himself when the subject and object are the same male person or to add emphasis to a male subject.
- Reflexive pronoun for male subjects.
- Used for emphasis or independent action.
- Always refers back to the sentence subject.
Check the subject for agreement
Always ensure the subject of your sentence is male before using himself. If the subject is 'they' or 'she,' you must change the pronoun accordingly.
Do not start sentences with himself
A common mistake is using 'Himself went to the store.' Always use 'He' as the subject and reserve 'himself' for later in the sentence.
Emphasis in formal speech
Using 'himself' to emphasize a person's presence is common in formal introductions or professional settings. It shows respect or highlights the importance of the individual.
例文
4 / 4He cut himself while cooking dinner.
The CEO himself announced the new policy.
He finished the homework all by himself.
The author himself admitted the theory was flawed.
語族
覚え方のコツ
Remember that 'himself' ends in 'self,' which signifies that the action stays within the person. If you can replace it with 'him' and the meaning changes, you likely need the reflexive 'himself.'
Overview
'Himself' is a reflexive pronoun specifically tied to male subjects (he, a boy, a man, or a male animal). It functions as the object of a verb or preposition when the object is the same person as the subject. It also acts as an intensive pronoun, used to add emphasis to the subject. 2) Usage Patterns: Reflexive use occurs when the subject and object are identical, such as 'He cut himself while shaving.' Emphatic use occurs when the speaker wants to stress who performed the action, for example, 'The president himself attended the meeting.' It can also mean 'alone' or 'without help,' as in 'He built the shed by himself.' 3) Common Contexts: It is frequently used in everyday conversation to describe personal care, accidents, or independent achievements. In narrative writing, it helps clarify character actions and motivations. It is rarely used in the first or second person, as those require 'myself' or 'yourself.' 4) Similar Words Comparison: 'Himself' is often compared to 'he' and 'him.' While 'he' is a subject pronoun and 'him' is an object pronoun, 'himself' is specifically reflexive or intensive. Unlike 'him,' 'himself' must refer back to the subject of the same clause. For example, 'He told him' means he spoke to another man, whereas 'He told himself' means he spoke to his own mind.
使い方のコツ
Himself is used in both formal and informal contexts. It is essential to ensure the subject is male to maintain grammatical agreement. It is considered a function word rather than a content word, meaning it carries grammatical weight rather than descriptive meaning.
よくある間違い
A frequent error is using 'himself' as the subject of a sentence, such as 'Himself went to the store.' Another error is using 'him' instead of 'himself' when the subject and object are the same, like saying 'He hit him' instead of 'He hit himself.' Always check if the action reflects back to the subject.
覚え方のコツ
Remember that 'himself' ends in 'self,' which signifies that the action stays within the person. If you can replace it with 'him' and the meaning changes, you likely need the reflexive 'himself.'
語源
The word is a combination of 'him' (the dative/accusative form of the Old English 'he') and 'self' (derived from the Old English 'self'). This compound structure has been used since the Middle English period to provide clarity and emphasis.
文化的な背景
In English-speaking cultures, the use of 'himself' for emphasis is often used in business or academic settings to add authority to a statement. It implies that the person mentioned is of high importance.
例文
He cut himself while cooking dinner.
everydayThe CEO himself announced the new policy.
formalHe finished the homework all by himself.
informalThe author himself admitted the theory was flawed.
academic語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
all by himself
to himself
be himself
よく混同される語
Him is an object pronoun used when the object is someone other than the subject. Himself is used when the object is the same as the subject.
He is a subject pronoun that performs the action. Himself is a reflexive pronoun that receives the action or provides emphasis.
文法パターン
Check the subject for agreement
Always ensure the subject of your sentence is male before using himself. If the subject is 'they' or 'she,' you must change the pronoun accordingly.
Do not start sentences with himself
A common mistake is using 'Himself went to the store.' Always use 'He' as the subject and reserve 'himself' for later in the sentence.
Emphasis in formal speech
Using 'himself' to emphasize a person's presence is common in formal introductions or professional settings. It shows respect or highlights the importance of the individual.
自分をテスト
Complete the sentence with the correct reflexive pronoun.
John decided to fix the broken car by ___.
The phrase 'by himself' indicates that John did the work alone.
Choose the sentence where 'himself' is used correctly.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Here, 'himself' is used for emphasis, which is a correct grammatical function.
Rearrange the words to form a correct sentence.
to / he / kept / himself / the / information
This follows the standard SVO structure with the reflexive pronoun at the end.
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よくある質問
4 問No, you should use 'herself' for a female person. 'Himself' is strictly reserved for males or masculine nouns.
'By himself' means alone or without assistance. 'For himself' usually means for his own benefit or advantage.
Not necessarily. It can appear after a preposition, such as 'He kept the secret to himself,' or as an intensive pronoun right after the subject.
No, 'himself' cannot be the subject of a sentence. You must use 'he' to start the sentence.
関連語彙
generalの関連語
about
A1'about'は、何かの話題について話すときや、おおよその量を表すときに使います。
above
A2何かの真上にある、より高い位置を示します。
accident
A2予期せず起こる悪い出来事で、損害や怪我につながることがあるものです。
action
A2目標を達成するために何かを実際に行うことだよ。
after
A2'after'は、時間的または場所的に、何かの後であることを意味します。
afterward
A2At a later or subsequent time.
again
A2'again'は、何かがもう一度起こる、繰り返されることを意味します。
aged
B1ある特定の年齢であること。人や物の年齢を表す時に使うよ。
alive
A2死んでおらず、生命活動をしている状態。
all
A2'all'は、物事の全体や、一つ残らずすべてを指します。
