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自ずと (おのずと) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
JLPT N1 Freq. Frequency Top 50,000 Meanings 1
adverb
naturally ; by itself ; of its own accord
Describes something happening spontaneously, without external force, or as a natural consequence. Often used when a result emerges on its own over time.
With time, you'll understand naturally.
Written forms 自おの ずと Usage 38%
おのずと Usage 62%
Kana spelling is common in everyday writing.
自おのず と
Rare variant spelling; 自ずと is strongly preferred.
Etymology Derived from classical Japanese 自 (ono, 'self') + ず (negation) + と (particle), originally meaning 'not by oneself' but later shifting to 'by itself, naturally'. The exact historical development is uncertain.
