Translation of Japanese word "君" to English
君
きみ
[kimi]
IPA: /kimi/
Meaning
NounThe people spoken, or written to, as an object.
How to use
君 (kimi) — 'you' (informal, used by superiors or males to females/equals). Also used in pop songs. 君のことが好き — I like you. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
you (informal)
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 君
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): きみ
Romaji Transcription: kimi
Example Sentences
君は何歳ですか?
きみはなんさいですか?
How old are you?
君は来週来る予定ですか?
きみはらいしゅうくるよていですか?
Are you coming next week?
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Common phrases
- 君のことが好き— I like you (romantic)
- 君は何歳ですか?— How old are you?
This concept in other languages
Frequency rank: #214 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "君" mean?▼
The Japanese word "君" means "you (informal)" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "君"?▼
The word "君" is read as "きみ" (kimi). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
Can I see a usage guide or example with "君"?▼
Yes, here is a practical context/example: "君は何歳ですか?".
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