noun
Used as a noun to refer to oneself, often in formal or literary contexts. Can be used with の to mean 'one's own'.
自らの行動に責任を持つべきだ。
You should take responsibility for your own actions.
adverb
Adverbial use meaning doing something oneself, without relying on others. Often implies initiative or direct involvement.
社長が自ら会議に出席した。
The president personally attended the meeting.
彼は自ら進んでその仕事を引き受けた。
He voluntarily took on the task himself.