Translation of Japanese word "私たち" to English
私たち
わたしたち
[watashitachi]
IPA: /wa.tɕa.ɕi.ta.ɕi/
Meaning
NounTwo or more people including or consisting of the speaker(s)/writer(s). Excluding the person(s) being addressed.
How to use
私たち (watashitachi) — 'we / us'. The suffix たち (tachi) makes a pronoun plural. あなたたち — you all. 彼らたち — they. Often dropped in context when clear.
🇬🇧 English
we / us
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 私たち
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): わたしたち
Romaji Transcription: watashitachi
Example Sentences
私たちも行きます。
わたしたちも いきます。
We're going too.
私たちが勝つことができる。
わたしたちが かつ ことが できる。
We can win.
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Common phrases
- 私たちは〜です— We are ~
- 〜たち— plural suffix (people)
Frequency rank: #5 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "私たち" mean?▼
The Japanese word "私たち" means "we / us" in English.
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The word "私たち" is read as "わたしたち" (watashitachi). 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: "Refers to the speaker and their companions.".
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