自前(じまえ)

じまえ
noun
one's own; self-supplied; at one's own expense
1. one's own, self-supplied, self-provided
Something that one owns, produces, or provides oneself, rather than borrowing, renting, or relying on others. Often used as a modifier with の.
自前(じまえ)のパソコンを使(つか)っている。
I'm using my own personal computer.
この会社(かいしゃ)は自前(じまえ)の工場(こうじょう)を持(も)っている。
This company has its own factory.
外部(がいぶ)に頼(たよ)らず自前(じまえ)の技術(ぎじゅつ)で開発(かいはつ)することにこだわっている。
They insist on developing things with their own technology without relying on external sources.
2. at one's own expense, self-funded
Paying for something out of one's own pocket rather than having it provided or subsidized.
交通費(こうつうひ)は自前(じまえ)だ。
Transportation costs are out of one's own pocket.
衣装(いしょう)は自前(じまえ)で用意(ようい)してください。
Please prepare costumes at your own expense.
会社(かいしゃ)の経費(けいひ)ではなく自前(じまえ)で資格(しかく)を取得(しゅとく)したので、達成感(たっせいかん)がある。
I got the qualification at my own expense rather than on the company's budget, so there's a real sense of achievement.

Usage

Often used as a modifier: 自前(じまえ)の + noun. Emphasizes self-reliance and independence. The word carries a positive connotation of self-sufficiency.

Common collocations

Similar words

  • 自費(じひ): at one's own expense (more formal, specifically about money)
  • 自家製(じかせい): homemade (specifically about making/producing something)

Related Words

Compare: 自家製(じかせい) (homemade)
Compare: 自給(じきゅう) (self-sufficiency)
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