No. 544 in Korean
스스로
"By oneself" or "on one's own."
In a sentence
저는 스스로 문제를 해결했어요.
I solved the problem by myself.
Indicates performing the action independently.
스스로를 존중하는 것이 정말 중요해요.
Respecting oneself is truly important.
Refers to oneself in a reflective context.
그는 스스로를 도와주려는 사람들의 도움을 거절했어요.
He refused the help of those who wanted to assist him.
Emphasizes acting on one's own decisions or agency.
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