Translation of Japanese word "私" to English
私
わたし
[watashi]
IPA: /wa.tɕa.ɕi/
Meaning
NounI, me. The neutral, polite first-person pronoun, usable by anyone in any setting.
How to use
私 (watashi) — 'I / me'. The standard polite first-person pronoun. In casual speech, men often use 僕 (boku) or 俺 (ore). Women may use あたし (atashi). On formal documents: 私 (watakushi).
🇬🇧 English
I / me
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 私
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): わたし
Romaji Transcription: watashi
Example Sentences
私たちは家族です。
We are a family.
私は東京に住んでいます。
わたしは とうきょうに すんでいます。
I live in Tokyo.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "私" mean?▼
The Japanese word "私" means "I / me" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "私"?▼
The word "私" is read as "わたし" (watashi). 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: "私たちは家族です。".
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