문장의 주어가 '나'일 때 그 동작의 대상이 되는 나 자신
Used as the object of a verb or preposition when the speaker is also the subject of the sentence.
예문:
"I taught myself how to play the piano."
"I need to find some time for myself."
동작을 수행하거나 경험하는 주체로서의 나를 강조함
Used to emphasize the speaker as the person performing or experiencing an action.
예문:
"I will deliver the message to the director myself."
"I myself am not entirely sure if this plan will work."
건강이나 정신 상태가 평상시와 같은 본래의 모습
One's normal state of health, mind, or character.
예문:
"I haven't been feeling like myself lately due to the stress."
"It took a few days of rest before I felt like myself again."
복합 주어나 특정 전치사 뒤에서 '나'를 지칭함
Used instead of 'I' or 'me' in compound structures or after words like 'than', 'as', or 'except'.
예문:
"The invitation was addressed to my husband and myself."
"No one in the class was more surprised by the news than myself."