former self
definitions
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The person that someone was in the past, often implying a change in personality, character, or physical condition.ja: かつての自分
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A previous version of one's identity or soul, often used in spiritual or reincarnation contexts.ja: 前世の自分
examples
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After years of traveling, he finally felt like his former self again.
何年も旅をした後、彼はようやくかつての自分を取り戻したと感じた。
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She believed her current talents were a gift from her former self in a past life.
彼女は現在の才能は前世からの贈り物だと信じていた。