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わたし
watashi
Description
「わたし」は自分のことを言うときに使う、いちばん基本的な言葉です。
"わたし" is the most basic word used when talking about oneself.
ていねいな言い方なので、仕事でも学校でも安心して使えます。
It is a polite expression, so you can safely use "わたし" at work or school.
Meanings
私watashi
I; me (polite, gender-neutral first-person pronoun)
わたしは学生です。
I am a student.
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Notes
- Nuance
わたし is polite and usable by anyone; men in casual speech often prefer 僕 or 俺.
- Reading
also read わたくし (watakushi) in very formal settings.
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