自得

Reading

Kana: じとく

Romaji: jitoku

Definitions

noun

vs

1

self-satisfaction; self-complacency; complacency

2

understanding (on one's own); realizing (through one's own ability)

3

being paid back for one's deeds

See also: 自業自得 (reading じごうじとく)

Kanji

自

Readings: ジ、 シ、 みずか.ら、 おの.ずから、 おの.ずと

Meaning: oneself

得

Readings: トク、 え.る、 う.る

Meanings: gain, get, find, earn, acquire, can, may, able to, profit, advantage, benefit

Example Sentences

彼女(かのじょ)が二度(にど)と口(くち)をきいてくれないとしても、それは自業自得(じごうじとく)さ。

➥It will serve you right if she never speaks to you again.

嘘(うそ)ばっかりついてるから、皆(みな)に総(そう)すかんを食(く)うんだ。自業自得(じごうじとく)だよ。

➥You're always lying- that's why people don't take you seriously. You get what you deserve.