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[ぼく()]
boku
pronoun

English Meaning(s) for 僕

pronoun
  1. I; me
  2. you (when addressing young boys)
  3. manservant

Definition and Synonyms for 僕

Manservant a man servant
Synonyms: , やつ, しもべ, 下僕, 下男, 下部, , , , 家僕,
Menial a domestic servant
Synonyms: しもべ, 下郎, 下部, , , 召し使い, 召し使う, 奉公人,

Meanings for each kanji in 僕

» me; I (male)

Categories 僕 is a member of

Servant a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 僕

Sample Sentences for 僕

I put great value on your knowledge about it.
I'll pay for it.
She winked at me, as much as to say, I love you.
I'm as hungry as a horse.
"They're stupid children, what a nuisance", she said. I replied praising them: "What are you saying, They're both smart, with a good memory and a promising future"

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Between "ore", "boku", and "watashi", I like using "boku" the most because I think "ore" is too rude and "watashi" is too formal.

#4 Posted by Monox D. I-Fly over 6 years ago

Actually, it's 俺, "Ore" which is used exclusively by males. "Boku" is masculine, but some girls refer to themselves via this word as well. Sort of tomboyish. 

#3 Posted by Nyxira over 10 years ago

僕 is a bit informal and yes, only used by men. 俺(おれ)is even more informal and should be used sparingly (also used only by men). Everyone can use 私 though to be polite. :)

#2 Posted by lovegarden over 10 years ago

I think that you have to aclare that "Boku" 「僕」 is only used as "I" when it's refer to a man. Maybe (because i only have a couple of months learning Japanese) i'm wrong so i'd like that someone reponse me if it's ok or not. Thanks ^^

#1 Posted by ジュカ・ゼエ over 10 years ago


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