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[わたし()]
watashi
pronoun

English Meaning(s) for 私

pronoun
  1. I; me (slightly formal or feminine)

Meanings for each kanji in 私

» private; I; me

Stroke Order Diagrams for 私

Sample Sentences for 私

I convinced him that he was wrong.
Nothing seems so tender to me as an old couple walking down the street holding hands.
I call her up every day.
Several years ago, in the course of being interviewed for a job, I was introduced to a competitor for the position.
Tom is more experienced in business than me.

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like "ego" in Latin.enlightened

#2 Posted by Hikari_SlamDunk over 7 years ago

I think it's quite ironic that the formal form of "I" has "selfishness" as its other meaning.

#1 Posted by Monox D. I-Fly over 7 years ago


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