A part
自
Shown as a part of 6 words so far, read one way.
じ 6 words
- 自由じゆうfreedom
自由 · here “oneself”
- 自首じしゅsurrender, give oneself up
自首 · here “self”
- 自転じてんrotation, spin
自転 · here “self”
- 自主じしゅindependence, autonomy
自主 · here “oneself”
Also written with 自
These words contain the character in their spelling but show no breakdown that names it, so nothing is claimed about its role in them.