Personal Vocab

Question 1

私

Answer 1

I (gender neutral)

Question 2

僕

Answer 2

I (masculine)(same level of politeness of watashi)(if women use it, she’s tomboy or she’s a butch lesbian)

Question 3

俺

Answer 3

I (more masculine and rougher edge, do not use for more formal setting)

Question 4

おら、 おいら

Answer 4

I (country accent)

Question 5

我

Answer 5

I (ware)(not used in modern japanese anymore)

Question 6

吾輩

Answer 6

I (wagahai) (more pompous way of using ware, used in video game and jidai geki)

Question 7

某

Answer 7

I (soregashi) (used and heard alot during the samurai age)

Question 8

あなた

Answer 8

You (not used because it’s too direct?)

Question 9

お前

Answer 9

You (omae)(used among males who are close, usually the older siblings would use to younger only)

Question 10

あんた

Answer 10

You (east japan considered rude, west japan considered friendly and close)

Question 11

君

Answer 11

You (used by men towards another who is equal or lower social status)