Translation of Japanese word "俺" to English
俺
おれ
[ore]
IPA: /ore/
Meaning
NounI, me. A blunt, casual first-person pronoun used by men; too rough for formal situations.
How to use
俺 (ore) — 'I / me' (rough/casual masculine). Common in casual male speech. Sounds assertive or rough; avoid in formal situations. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
I (casual male)
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 俺
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): おれ
Romaji Transcription: ore
Example Sentences
俺たちは映画を見ました。
おれたちはえいがを見ました。
We watched a movie.
俺には妹がいます。
おれにはいもうとがいます。
I have a younger sister.
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Common phrases
- 俺の物— my thing
- 俺自身— myself
- 俺たち— we (masculine casual)
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What does the Japanese word "俺" mean?▼
The Japanese word "俺" means "I (casual male)" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "俺"?▼
The word "俺" is read as "おれ" (ore). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "俺たちは映画を見ました。".
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