in itself; the thing itself; this itself; for its own sake; per se
其れ自体は問題ではない。
That itself isn't the problem.
計画は悪くないが其れ自体に欠点もある。
The plan isn't bad, but it has flaws in itself.
この仕組みは其れ自体が大きな価値を持つと認められている。
This system is recognized as having great value in itself.