watashi

Translations

1. I
2. me

Notes

The pronoun '私' (watashi) is a common way to refer to oneself in Japanese. It is considered neutral and can be used by both men and women in formal and informal settings. However, in very informal contexts, especially among men, other pronouns like '僕' (boku) or '俺' (ore) might be used instead. '私' can also be used in humble or polite contexts, depending on the situation and the speaker's tone.

Tags

#pronoun #personal pronoun #neutral

Examples

私は学生です。

Watashi wa gakusei desu.

I am a student.

私の名前は田中です。

Watashi no namae wa Tanaka desu.

My name is Tanaka.

これは私の本です。

Kore wa watashi no hon desu.

This is my book.