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oneself; one's own body; one's own person
A somewhat literary or emphatic way to refer to oneself or one's own body, often used in contexts of self-reflection or self-sacrifice.
A literary or emphatic expression. Common set phrases include 我が身を顧みず (without regard for oneself), 我が身に置き換える (to put oneself in someone else's shoes), and 我が身を犠牲にする (to sacrifice oneself). The 我が pattern is a classical possessive form meaning "my" or "one's own," also seen in 我が家 (one's home) and 我が国 (our country).