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myself; oneself
政治家は我が身の過ちを認めて謝罪した。
The politician acknowledged his own mistakes and apologized.
他人の苦しみを我が身に置き換えて考えてみた。
I tried to put myself in others' shoes and imagine their suffering.
危険から我が身を守る。
Protect oneself from danger.