自分を守る

protect oneself

→ 自分
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protect oneself Literally means “protect oneself.” 自分 refers to oneself, and を marks the person being protected. Often used with ために to mean “in order to protect oneself.”
JA: 危険な場所では、自分を守ることが大切です。
EN: It is important to protect yourself in dangerous places.

誰にも自分を守る権利がある

Everyone has the right to defend themselves.

自分を守る方法を子供たちに教えるべき

We should teach children how to protect themselves.

本当にダニエルあなたにも自分を守るだけ

Honestly, just protect yourselves—you and Daniel.

— 落下の解剖学 (2023)

私は同じような運命から自分を守るように行動した

I acted to protect myself from a similar fate.